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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: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $7,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $6,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelSTSRL
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,810 $48,200
Base Invoice $48,442 $44,098
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 8,190  
Sunroof 1,200  
Adaptive cruise control 2,300  
Advance Package   7,950
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 6,798  
Sunroof 996  
Adaptive cruise control 1,909  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 11,690 7,950
Options (change) 9,703 7,194
Destination 745 895
Total Price $64,245 $57,045
Total Invoice $58,890 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,311
Model Year20072012
ModelSTSRL
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$64,245$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,245$56,380
Total Invoice$58,890$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,890$51,579

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20072012
ModelSTSRL
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,850$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-608

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20072012
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.4,100 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 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
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 Requested215046%
Total Not Requested247554%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested200071%
Total Not Requested82529%

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