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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,815

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $27,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,442

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $26,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011201120112011
ModelMDXEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimTouringLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $73,140 $85,935
Base Invoice $36,002 $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $68,440 $80,349
Navigation system 2,750          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500 1,395        
Sunroof   995 995   995  
Navigation system 2,475          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,350 1,228        
Sunroof   876 876   876  
Options (change) 4,250 2,390 995 0 995 0
Options (change) 3,825 2,104 876 0 876 0
Destination 615 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $44,815 $71,915 $72,910 $83,535 $75,085 $86,885
Total Invoice $40,442 $67,225 $68,232 $78,166 $70,266 $81,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,474
Model Year200620112011201120112011
ModelMDXEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimTouringLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6D4D4
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$44,815$71,915$72,910$83,535$75,085$86,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,540-3,940-6,175-4,190-6,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$68,375$68,970$77,360$70,895$80,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$595$8,985$2,520$11,685
Total Invoice$40,442$67,225$68,232$78,166$70,266$81,299
Adjustments for Features0-3,309-3,687-5,778-3,921-6,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,442$63,916$64,545$72,388$66,345$74,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$629$8,472$2,429$10,997

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year200620112011201120112011
ModelMDXEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimTouringLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic    $1800$1800
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100  
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200$200$200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50     
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Side curtain airbags$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter$0     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300$300
Lockable rear differential$150     
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750 $750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Running boards $350  $350 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 $40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25     
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200 $200
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Cassette player$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200 $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000 $1000 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
LED headlights   $1000 $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, third row seats$125     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50  
Removable third row seats $0$0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 $1000
Wood trim   $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350     
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,775$9,315$9,715$11,950$9,965$12,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540$3,940$6,175$4,190$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,309-3,687-5,778-3,921-6,386

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062011
ModelMDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length188.7 in202.5 in
Width77.0 in79.0 in
Height68.7 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft3108.9 ft3

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