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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: $45,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $16,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $14,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelSTSTLXTLX
TrimLuxuryV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $48,024 $34,374 $40,626
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Premium Luxury Collection 4,600    
AWD 1,900 2,000 2,000
Performance braking system (optional) 395    
Advance Package   7,550  
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Premium Luxury Collection 4,048    
AWD 1,672 1,895 1,895
Performance braking system (optional) 348    
Advance Package   7,152  
Options (change) 10,845 9,550 2,000
Options (change) 9,544 9,047 1,895
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $62,540 $46,700 $45,750
Total Invoice $58,443 $44,371 $43,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,219
Model Year201120182018
ModelSTSTLXTLX
TrimLuxuryV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$62,540$46,700$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-4,365-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,540$42,335$42,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$58,443$44,371$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-4,147-3,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,443$40,224$40,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201120182018
ModelSTSTLXTLX
TrimLuxuryV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$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 
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 - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,065$11,430$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,365$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,147-3,197

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20112018
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 Weight4,125 lb.3,765 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 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested165080%
Total Not Requested42520%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
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 spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested345065%
Total Not Requested186535%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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