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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: $55,450

Acura MDX   
Difference: $19,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,306

Acura MDX   
Difference: $18,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $68,575 $70,965 $82,585
Base Invoice $39,863 $64,171 $66,406 $77,216
Entertainment Package 1,900      
Advance Package 9,625      
Sunroof   995 995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,395    
AWD   2,550 2,550 2,500
Entertainment Package 1,739      
Advance Package 8,809      
Sunroof   876 876  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,228    
AWD   2,385 2,384 2,338
Options (change) 11,525 4,940 3,545 2,500
Options (change) 10,548 4,489 3,260 2,338
Destination 895 950 950 950
Total Price $55,450 $74,465 $75,460 $86,035
Total Invoice $51,306 $69,610 $70,616 $80,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,458
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$55,450$74,465$75,460$86,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-2,375-4,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,450$72,490$73,085$81,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$595$8,935
Total Invoice$51,306$69,610$70,616$80,504
Adjustments for Features0-1,846-2,223-4,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,306$67,764$68,393$76,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$629$8,426

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Brake assist$50   
Forward collision warning$200   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
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   
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
Media drive$15   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
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
Removable third row seats $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,530$9,505$9,905$12,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$2,375$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,846-2,223-4,314

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122011
ModelMDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in116.0 in
Length191.6 in202.5 in
Width78.5 in79.0 in
Height68.2 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210053%
Total Not Requested189047%

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