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Cadillac STS vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,095

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $795

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,068

Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD   
Difference: $355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelSTSSTSRLX
TrimLuxuryPremiumSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $59,950
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $55,128
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Premium Luxury Collection 4,600 2,840  
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Premium Luxury Collection 4,048 2,499  
Options (change) 8,550 2,840 0
Options (change) 7,524 2,499 0
Destination 875 875 940
Total Price $60,245 $60,095 $60,890
Total Invoice $56,423 $56,653 $56,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,990
Model Year201120112016
ModelSTSSTSRLX
TrimLuxuryPremiumSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$60,245$60,095$60,890
Adjustments for Features0-700-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,245$59,395$56,475
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$0
Total Invoice$56,423$56,653$56,068
Adjustments for Features0-660-4,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,423$55,993$52,003
Cost Above Minimum$430$0$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201120112016
ModelSTSSTSRLX
TrimLuxuryPremiumSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Eco accelerator  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,890$5,590$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-660-4,065

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20112016
ModelSTSRLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in112.2 in
Length196.7 in196.1 in
Width72.6 in74.4 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,956 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested165092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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