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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: $55,340

Acura MDX   
Difference: $33,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,746

Acura MDX   
Difference: $33,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,930 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $39,410 $79,415 $88,060
Advance Package 9,625    
Entertainment Package 1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135
Sunroof   0 0
4WD w/low range   3,000 3,000
Advance Package 8,728    
Entertainment Package 1,723    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120 120
Sunroof   0 0
4WD w/low range   2,850 2,850
Options (change) 11,525 3,730 3,135
Options (change) 10,451 3,500 2,970
Destination 885 1,295 1,295
Total Price $55,340 $88,620 $97,125
Total Invoice $50,746 $84,210 $92,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,836
Model Year201120182018
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6T10T10
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG14/21 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$55,340$88,620$97,125
Adjustments for Features0-9,080-12,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,340$79,540$84,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,955
Total Invoice$50,746$84,210$92,325
Adjustments for Features0-8,628-12,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,746$75,582$80,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,737

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201120182018
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio $50$50
HDMI port $25$25
Media drive$15  
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Streaming video support $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,230$16,310$19,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,080$12,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,628-12,006

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112018
ModelMDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in116.0 in
Length191.6 in203.9 in
Width78.5 in80.5 in
Height68.2 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.5,856 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 Headroom37.5 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested295074%
Total Not Requested104026%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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