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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $21,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $20,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelSTSRDX
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,820 $33,895
Base Invoice $48,024 $31,164
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950  
Temporary spare tire 350  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,900  
Performance braking system (optional) 395  
Technology Package   3,300
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476  
Temporary spare tire 308  
Sunroof 1,056  
AWD 1,672  
Performance braking system (optional) 348  
Technology Package   3,026
Options (change) 7,795 3,300
Options (change) 6,860 3,026
Destination 875 760
Total Price $59,490 $37,955
Total Invoice $55,759 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,045
Model Year20112009
ModelSTSRDX
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/55-18
Total Price$59,490$37,955
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,675$37,955
Total Invoice$55,759$34,950
Adjustments for Features-7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,995$34,950

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112009
ModelSTSRDX
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,140$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7640

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112009
ModelSTSRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in104.3 in
Length196.7 in180.7 in
Width72.6 in73.6 in
Height57.6 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,125 lb.3,968 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 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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