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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $24,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,576

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $21,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelSTSTLXTLX
TrimV8V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,910 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $52,276 $34,374 $40,626
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,940    
Advance Package   7,550  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,910    
Advance Package   7,152  
Options (change) 11,940 7,550 0
Options (change) 9,910 7,152 0
Destination 775 950 950
Total Price $68,625 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $62,961 $42,476 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,110
Model Year200920182018
ModelSTSTLXTLX
TrimV8V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$68,625$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,815-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,625$40,885$40,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$62,961$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-3,625-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,961$38,851$38,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year200920182018
ModelSTSTLXTLX
TrimV8V6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,540$10,355$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,625-2,675

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20092018
ModelSTSTLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in109.3 in
Length196.7 in191.7 in
Width72.6 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,506 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 ft314.3 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 headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
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 Requested440065%
Total Not Requested237535%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested375071%
Total Not Requested156529%

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