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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: $35,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,442

Acura MDX Touring   
Difference: $34,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimTouringLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $77,045 $81,545 $89,350
Base Invoice $36,002 $72,037 $76,245 $83,542
Navigation system 2,750      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500 1,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
Sunroof   0 0 0
Navigation system 2,475      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,350 1,404    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119 119 119
Sunroof   0 0 0
Options (change) 4,250 2,225 630 630
Options (change) 3,825 1,959 555 555
Destination 615 995 995 995
Total Price $44,815 $80,265 $83,170 $90,975
Total Invoice $40,442 $74,991 $77,795 $85,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,757
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimTouringLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionA5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$44,815$80,265$83,170$90,975
Adjustments for Features0-8,340-9,640-11,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$71,925$73,530$79,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,605$7,360
Total Invoice$40,442$74,991$77,795$85,092
Adjustments for Features0-7,792-9,017-10,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,442$67,199$68,778$74,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,579$6,959

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimTouringLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
 $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
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
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350$350$350
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Cornering lights  $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
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 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
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$6,375$14,715$16,015$18,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,340$9,640$11,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,792-9,017-10,934

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062016
ModelMDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length188.7 in203.9 in
Width77.0 in80.5 in
Height68.7 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.5,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade Luxury

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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