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Cadillac STS vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,540

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $25,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,015

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $21,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelSTSTLX
TrimV83.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,910 $35,320
Base Invoice $52,276 $33,240
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,940  
Advance Package   7,280
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,910  
Advance Package   6,835
Options (change) 11,940 7,280
Options (change) 9,910 6,835
Destination 775 940
Total Price $68,625 $43,540
Total Invoice $62,961 $41,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,962
Model Year20092016
ModelSTSTLX
TrimV83.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$68,625$43,540
Adjustments for Features0-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,625$41,400
Total Invoice$62,961$41,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,961$38,999

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20092016
ModelSTSTLX
TrimV83.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,865$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,016

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20092016
ModelSTSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in109.3 in
Length196.7 in190.3 in
Width72.6 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
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 Requested350052%
Total Not Requested327548%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested345058%
Total Not Requested254042%

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