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Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,260

Acura RL   
Difference: $955

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,525

Acura RL   
Difference: $1,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072010
ModelSTSSTSSTSRL
TrimV6V8STS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,390 $51,810 $73,810 $46,830
Base Invoice $39,635 $48,442 $67,638 $42,470
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 5,735      
Navigation system 2,145      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   8,190    
Technology Package       3,620
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 4,760      
Navigation system 1,780      
Sunroof 996 996 996  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   6,798    
Technology Package       3,245
Options (change) 9,080 9,390 1,200 3,620
Options (change) 7,536 7,794 996 3,245
Destination 745 745 745 810
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $52,215 $61,945 $77,855 $51,260
Total Invoice $47,916 $56,981 $71,479 $46,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,539
Model Year2007200720072010
ModelSTSSTSSTSRL
TrimV6V8STS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6320hp V8469hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$52,215$61,945$77,855$51,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,715-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,215$60,595$76,140$49,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,380$23,925$0
Total Invoice$47,916$56,981$71,479$46,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,242-1,575-1,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,916$55,739$69,904$45,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,823$21,988$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL

Model Year2007200720072010
ModelSTSSTSSTSRL
TrimV6V8STS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  $1000
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera   $200
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
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 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
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 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,650$6,000$6,365$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,715$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,242-1,575-1,148

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20072010
ModelSTSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in110.2 in
Length196.3 in195.8 in
Width72.6 in72.7 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,084 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Wood trim300No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
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 net40Yes
Total Requested141536%
Total Not Requested255064%
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%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215046%
Total Not Requested247554%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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