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Cadillac STS vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $24,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,425

Acura TSX   
Difference: $23,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelSTSSTSTSX
TrimLuxuryPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $29,160
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $26,822
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Technology Package     3,100
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
Sunroof 1,056 1,056  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 5,500 1,550 3,100
Options (change) 4,840 1,364 2,843
Destination 875 875 760
Total Price $57,195 $58,805 $33,020
Total Invoice $53,739 $55,518 $30,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,401
Model Year201120112009
ModelSTSSTSTSX
TrimLuxuryPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6302hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$57,195$58,805$33,020
Adjustments for Features-3,100-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,095$55,005$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0
Total Invoice$53,739$55,518$30,425
Adjustments for Features-2,913-3,5880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,826$51,930$30,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,104$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201120112009
ModelSTSSTSTSX
TrimLuxuryPremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$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
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0 $0
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,865$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,913-3,5880

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112009
ModelSTSTSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in106.6 in
Length196.7 in186.2 in
Width72.6 in72.5 in
Height57.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.6 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 TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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