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Cadillac STS vs. Acura ZDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Acura ZDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,565

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $8,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,241

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $7,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelSTSZDX
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $53,275 $46,120
Base Invoice $49,812 $42,691
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,690  
Advance Package   10,550
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,703  
Advance Package   9,655
Options (change) 11,690 10,550
Options (change) 9,703 9,655
Destination 775 895
Total Price $65,740 $57,565
Total Invoice $60,290 $53,241

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura ZDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,751
Model Year20082012
ModelSTSZDX
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15435, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-19
Total Price$65,740$57,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,740$55,725
Total Invoice$60,290$53,241
Adjustments for Features0-1,702
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,290$51,539

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20082012
ModelSTSZDX
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
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 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
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, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather accent trim $300
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
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,140$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,702

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20082012
ModelSTSZDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in108.3 in
Length196.7 in192.4 in
Width72.6 in78.5 in
Height57.6 in62.8 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,425 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.855.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested465069%
Total Not Requested207531%

Option Package Details
Acura ZDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested290078%
Total Not Requested81522%

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