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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: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $20,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $19,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSTSSTSTLTL
TrimLuxuryPremiumBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $30,991 $35,117
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Navigation system     2,500  
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476      
Sunroof 1,056 1,056    
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Navigation system     2,292  
Options (change) 5,500 1,550 2,500 0
Options (change) 4,840 1,364 2,292 0
Destination 875 875 715 715
Total Price $57,195 $58,805 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $53,739 $55,518 $33,998 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,618
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSTSSTSTLTL
TrimLuxuryPremiumBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$57,195$58,805$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-2,260-2,9600-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,935$55,845$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0$1,825
Total Invoice$53,739$55,518$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-2,123-2,7950-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,616$52,723$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,107$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelSTSSTSTLTL
TrimLuxuryPremiumBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player  $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0   
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,850$2,890$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$2,960$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,123-2,7950-161

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112008
ModelSTSTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in107.9 in
Length196.7 in189.3 in
Width72.6 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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