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Cadillac XTS vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XTS vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $3,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $4,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelXTSXTSXTSXTSRL
TrimPremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport PlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,670 $62,015 $62,735 $69,785 $48,200
Base Invoice $51,116 $57,984 $58,657 $65,249 $44,098
Sunshade, rear, power 575   575    
Driver Assist Package 2,395   2,395    
CD player, remote 300 300 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 495  
Panoramic sunroof 1,450   1,450    
Advance Package         7,950
Sunshade, rear, power 506   506    
Driver Assist Package 2,108   2,108    
CD player, remote 264 264 264 264  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 436  
Panoramic sunroof 1,276   1,276    
Advance Package         7,194
Options (change) 5,215 795 5,215 795 7,950
Options (change) 4,590 700 4,590 700 7,194
Destination 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $60,880 $63,805 $68,945 $71,575 $57,045
Total Invoice $56,701 $59,679 $64,242 $66,944 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac XTS Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $290
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelXTSXTSXTSXTSRL
TrimPremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport PlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6304hp V6410hp V6410hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20245/40-20245/45-18
Total Price$60,880$63,805$68,945$71,575$57,045
Adjustments for Features-4,535-6,235-5,710-7,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,345$57,570$63,235$64,165$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$6,890$7,820$0
Total Invoice$56,701$59,679$64,242$66,944$52,187
Adjustments for Features-4,224-5,832-5,320-6,9310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,477$53,847$58,922$60,013$52,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,370$6,445$7,536$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelXTSXTSXTSXTSRL
TrimPremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport PlatinumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650 $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 $1000 
Wood trim$300 $300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels  $350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$11,400$13,100$12,575$14,275$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,535$6,235$5,710$7,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,224-5,832-5,320-6,9310

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152012
ModelXTSRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in110.2 in
Length202.0 in195.8 in
Width72.9 in72.7 in
Height59.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,007 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Premium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Vsport Premium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested2825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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