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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: $13,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,195

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $12,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelSTSTL
TrimLuxurySH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $39,255
Base Invoice $48,024 $36,812
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950  
Sunroof 1,200  
Temporary spare tire 350  
AWD 1,900  
Performance braking system (optional) 395  
Advance Package   5,930
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476  
Sunroof 1,056  
Temporary spare tire 308  
AWD 1,672  
Performance braking system (optional) 348  
Advance Package   5,488
Options (change) 7,795 5,930
Options (change) 6,860 5,488
Destination 875 895
Total Price $59,490 $46,080
Total Invoice $55,759 $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: $12,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,123
Model Year20112012
ModelSTSTL
TrimLuxurySH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$59,490$46,080
Adjustments for Features-4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,020$46,080
Total Invoice$55,759$43,195
Adjustments for Features-4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,318$43,195

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112012
ModelSTSTL
TrimLuxurySH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,425$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4410

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112012
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 Weight4,125 lb.3,968 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 Luxury

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

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested139045%

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