Cadillac STS vs. Acura RL Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Acura to the dealership as the Cadillac STS. In terms of gas mileage, the Cadillac STS is a tad better than the Acura RL, but not by much. The Acura will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Cadillac STS will. Regarding MSRP, the Cadillac STS costs approximately as much as the Acura (though the Acura is a bit cheaper).

Utility
Neither the Acura RL nor the Cadillac STS has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity.

Convenience
The Acura RL's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Cadillac STS.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Cadillac STS offers a bit more head room than the Acura RL, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Cadillac STS make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the RL.

Dimensions
The Acura RL is substantially heavier than the Cadillac. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Acura RL than the Cadillac STS because of its larger tank. The Acura RL and the Cadillac STS compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Acura RL and the STS are legitimate speedsters.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Acura RL and the Cadillac STS most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The STS and the Acura RL have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Acura RL. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Cadillac STS isn't much more powerful than the Acura RL.

Warranty
The Cadillac STS and the Acura RL have the same basic after-sale protection.