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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: $48,710

Acura MDX   
Difference: $33,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,302

Acura MDX   
Difference: $32,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,195 $76,970 $81,470 $89,275
Base Invoice $36,514 $71,967 $76,174 $83,472
Entertainment Package 2,200      
Sport Package 5,600      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
Sunroof   0 0 0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,595    
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 0 0
4WD w/low range   2,600 2,600 2,600
Entertainment Package 1,995      
Sport Package 5,078      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119 119 119
Sunroof   0 0 0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,404    
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 0 0
4WD w/low range   2,431 2,431 2,431
Options (change) 7,800 4,330 2,735 2,735
Options (change) 7,073 3,954 2,550 2,550
Destination 715 995 995 995
Total Price $48,710 $82,295 $85,200 $93,005
Total Invoice $44,302 $76,916 $79,719 $87,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,614
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG14/21 MPG14/21 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$48,710$82,295$85,200$93,005
Adjustments for Features0-7,490-8,790-11,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,710$74,805$76,410$81,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,605$6,260
Total Invoice$44,302$76,916$79,719$87,017
Adjustments for Features0-7,000-8,225-11,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,302$69,916$71,494$75,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,578$5,930

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelMDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
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
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
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   
Temporary spare tire$150   
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350$350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support $0$0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $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
Compass $0$0$0
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
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$6,865$14,355$15,655$18,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,490$8,790$11,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,000-8,225-11,171

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082015
ModelMDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in116.0 in
Length190.7 in203.9 in
Width78.5 in80.5 in
Height68.2 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.5,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested60026%

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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