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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: $17,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Acura TL   
Difference: $15,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelSTSSTSSTSTLTL
TrimV6V8STS-VBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,410 $55,910 $80,160 $35,305 $38,855
Base Invoice $43,393 $52,276 $73,448 $32,856 $36,112
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600        
Sunroof 1,200   1,200    
Temporary spare tire 250        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,940      
Technology Package       3,730 3,730
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138        
Sunroof 996   996    
Temporary spare tire 208        
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,910      
Technology Package       3,420 3,420
Options (change) 10,050 11,940 1,200 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 8,342 9,910 996 3,420 3,420
Destination 775 775 775 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $57,235 $68,625 $84,235 $39,920 $43,470
Total Invoice $52,510 $62,961 $77,319 $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: $14,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,152
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelSTSSTSSTSTLTL
TrimV6V8STS-VBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5T5
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)235/50-18235/50-18255/45-18245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$57,235$68,625$84,235$39,920$43,470
Adjustments for Features-2,395-3,895-4,1100-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,840$64,730$80,125$39,920$41,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,890$25,285$0$1,350
Total Invoice$52,510$62,961$77,319$37,161$40,417
Adjustments for Features-2,197-3,574-3,7730-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,313$59,387$73,546$37,161$38,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,074$23,233$0$1,211

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelSTSSTSSTSTLTL
TrimV6V8STS-VBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
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$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 $200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,000$7,500$7,715$3,605$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,395$3,895$4,110$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,197-3,574-3,7730-2,045

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092011
ModelSTSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in109.3 in
Length196.7 in195.3 in
Width72.6 in74.0 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,974 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Headlight washers50No
235/50WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Cargo net40Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested249042%
Total Not Requested347558%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested300044%
Total Not Requested377556%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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 player0Yes
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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