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Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,995

Acura RL   
Difference: $8,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,275

Acura RL   
Difference: $10,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelSTSRL
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $46,280
Base Invoice $48,024 $41,560
Sunroof 1,200  
Temporary spare tire 350  
AWD 1,900  
Performance braking system (optional) 395  
Sunroof 1,056  
Temporary spare tire 308  
AWD 1,672  
Performance braking system (optional) 348  
Options (change) 3,845 0
Options (change) 3,384 0
Destination 875 715
Total Price $55,540 $46,995
Total Invoice $52,283 $42,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,156
Model Year20112008
ModelSTSRL
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17245/50-17
Total Price$55,540$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,540$46,830
Total Invoice$52,283$42,275
Adjustments for Features0-148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,283$42,127

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112008
ModelSTSRL
TrimLuxuryBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,650$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-148

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112008
ModelSTSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in110.2 in
Length196.7 in193.6 in
Width72.6 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,125 lb.4,012 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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