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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,170

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $30,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,057

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $28,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTraverse
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $77,045 $81,545 $89,350 $42,145
Base Invoice $72,037 $76,245 $83,542 $39,616
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135  
Cargo mat 85 85 85 75
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Cargo cover 195 195 195 140
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 150
Sunroof 0 0 0 1,400
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,595      
Class III trailer hitch       575
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted       1,395
Roof rack       340
Running boards       585
AWD       2,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates       395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119 119  
Cargo mat 75 75 75 68
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 68
Cargo cover 172 172 172 127
All-weather floor mats 198 198 198 136
Sunroof 0 0 0 1,274
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,404      
Class III trailer hitch       523
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted       1,269
Roof rack       309
Running boards       533
AWD       1,880
Illuminated door sill trim plates       359
Options (change) 2,830 1,235 1,235 7,130
Options (change) 2,492 1,088 1,088 6,546
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $80,870 $83,775 $91,580 $50,170
Total Invoice $75,524 $78,328 $85,625 $47,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,321
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTraverse
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22255/55-20
Total Price$80,870$83,775$91,580$50,170
Adjustments for Features-4,440-5,740-8,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,430$78,035$82,690$50,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$6,260$0
Total Invoice$75,524$78,328$85,625$47,057
Adjustments for Features-4,146-5,367-8,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,378$72,961$77,313$47,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,583$5,935$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTraverse
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$11,915$13,215$16,365$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$5,740$8,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,146-5,367-8,3120

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162016
ModelEscaladeTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in118.9 in
Length203.9 in203.7 in
Width80.5 in78.5 in
Height74.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%

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