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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: $53,245

Acura RL   
Difference: $5,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,749

Acura RL   
Difference: $6,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelSTSRL
TrimV6 LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,385 $48,200
Base Invoice $47,614 $44,098
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,900  
Performance braking system (optional) 395  
Technology Package   4,150
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476  
Temporary spare tire 220  
Sunroof 1,056  
AWD 1,672  
Performance braking system (optional) 348  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 7,695 4,150
Options (change) 6,772 3,756
Destination 825 895
Total Price $58,905 $53,245
Total Invoice $55,211 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,544
Model Year20102012
ModelSTSRL
TrimV6 LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$58,905$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,905$53,155
Total Invoice$55,211$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-82
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,211$48,667

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102012
ModelSTSRL
TrimV6 LuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$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
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
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 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
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
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,325$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90
Value of Feature Adjustments0-82

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102012
ModelSTSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in110.2 in
Length196.7 in195.8 in
Width72.6 in72.7 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,125 lb.4,099 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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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6 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 RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested125077%
Total Not Requested37523%

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