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Cadillac STS vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $11,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelSTSSTSSTSRDX
TrimV6V8STS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $42,390 $51,810 $73,810 $32,895
Base Invoice $39,635 $48,442 $67,638 $30,646
Navigation system 2,145      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,690      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   4,295    
Technology Package       3,100
Navigation system 1,780      
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,063      
Sunroof 996 996 996  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   3,565    
Technology Package       2,843
Options (change) 7,035 5,495 1,200 3,100
Options (change) 5,839 4,561 996 2,843
Destination 745 745 745 885
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $50,170 $58,050 $77,855 $36,880
Total Invoice $46,219 $53,748 $71,479 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,348
Model Year2007200720072012
ModelSTSSTSSTSRDX
TrimV6V8STS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6320hp V8469hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$50,170$58,050$77,855$36,880
Adjustments for Features-540-1,590-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,630$56,460$74,900$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,830$25,270$0
Total Invoice$46,219$53,748$71,479$34,374
Adjustments for Features-497-1,472-2,7130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,722$52,276$68,766$34,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,554$23,044$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2007200720072012
ModelSTSSTSSTSRDX
TrimV6V8STS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  $1000
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass   $0
Headlight washers $50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,040$6,090$7,455$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$1,590$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-497-1,472-2,7130

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20072012
ModelSTSRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in104.3 in
Length196.3 in180.7 in
Width72.6 in73.6 in
Height57.6 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.860.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested77537%
Total Not Requested134063%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested92537%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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