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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: $40,315

Acura RDX   
Difference: $19,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,861

Acura RDX   
Difference: $17,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelSTSRDX
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,820 $34,320
Base Invoice $48,024 $32,245
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950  
Temporary spare tire 350  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,900 1,400
Performance braking system (optional) 395  
Technology Package   3,700
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476  
Temporary spare tire 308  
Sunroof 1,056  
AWD 1,672 1,297
Performance braking system (optional) 348  
Technology Package   3,424
Options (change) 7,795 5,100
Options (change) 6,860 4,721
Destination 875 895
Total Price $59,490 $40,315
Total Invoice $55,759 $37,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,570
Model Year20112013
ModelSTSRDX
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/60-18
Total Price$59,490$40,315
Adjustments for Features-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,140$40,315
Total Invoice$55,759$37,861
Adjustments for Features-3280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,431$37,861

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112013
ModelSTSRDX
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,940$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3280

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112013
ModelSTSRDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in105.7 in
Length196.7 in183.5 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,125 lb.3,838 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.861.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

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

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested177571%
Total Not Requested74029%

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