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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: $46,080

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $11,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,195

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $9,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelSTSSTSSTSTL
TrimV6V8STS-VSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,410 $55,910 $80,160 $39,255
Base Invoice $43,393 $52,276 $73,448 $36,812
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600      
Temporary spare tire 250      
Sunroof 1,200   1,200  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,940    
Advance Package       5,930
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138      
Temporary spare tire 208      
Sunroof 996   996  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,910    
Advance Package       5,488
Options (change) 10,050 11,940 1,200 5,930
Options (change) 8,342 9,910 996 5,488
Destination 775 775 775 895
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $57,235 $68,625 $84,235 $46,080
Total Invoice $52,510 $62,961 $77,319 $43,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,718
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelSTSSTSSTSTL
TrimV6V8STS-VSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$57,235$68,625$84,235$46,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,715-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,235$67,125$82,520$45,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,890$25,285$0
Total Invoice$52,510$62,961$77,319$43,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,376-1,574-403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,510$61,585$75,745$42,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,075$23,235$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelSTSSTSSTSTL
TrimV6V8STS-VSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers   $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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $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
Compass   $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,000$7,500$7,715$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,715$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,376-1,574-403

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092012
ModelSTSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in109.3 in
Length196.7 in194.0 in
Width72.6 in74.0 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.2 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 seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested304051%
Total Not Requested292549%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 system200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested375055%
Total Not Requested302545%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210068%
Total Not Requested99032%

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