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Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,920

Acura TL   
Difference: $10,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Acura TL   
Difference: $8,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSTSSTSSTSTLTL
TrimV6V8STS-VBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,020 $47,520 $73,070 $35,305 $38,855
Base Invoice $37,944 $43,956 $67,704 $32,856 $36,112
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,285        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   10,740      
Sunroof     1,200    
Technology Package       3,730 3,730
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 6,877        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF   8,914      
Sunroof     996    
Technology Package       3,420 3,420
Options (change) 8,285 10,740 1,200 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 6,877 8,914 996 3,420 3,420
Destination 720 720 720 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $50,025 $58,980 $77,090 $39,920 $43,470
Total Invoice $45,541 $53,590 $71,520 $37,161 $40,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,905
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSTSSTSSTSTLTL
TrimV6V8STS-VBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine254hp V6320hp V8469hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$50,025$58,980$77,090$39,920$43,470
Adjustments for Features-1,620-2,870-3,3350-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,405$56,110$73,755$39,920$41,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,705$25,350$0$1,350
Total Invoice$45,541$53,590$71,520$37,161$40,417
Adjustments for Features-1,475-2,608-3,0940-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,066$50,982$68,426$37,161$38,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,916$24,360$0$1,211

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelSTSSTSSTSTLTL
TrimV6V8STS-VBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 $1000$1000
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers $50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$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$100
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   
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  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,000$6,250$6,715$3,380$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$2,870$3,335$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,475-2,608-3,0940-2,045

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062011
ModelSTSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in109.3 in
Length196.3 in195.3 in
Width72.6 in74.0 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested299053%
Total Not Requested265047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested349051%
Total Not Requested330049%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested59027%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested59027%

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