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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: $29,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,306

Acura MDX   
Difference: $28,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,030 $81,470 $89,275
Base Invoice $39,863 $76,174 $83,472
Advance Package 9,625    
Entertainment Package 1,900    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135
Sunroof   0 0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 0
4WD w/low range   2,600 2,600
Advance Package 8,809    
Entertainment Package 1,739    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119 119
Sunroof   0 0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 0
4WD w/low range   2,431 2,431
Options (change) 11,525 2,735 2,735
Options (change) 10,548 2,550 2,550
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $55,450 $85,200 $93,005
Total Invoice $51,306 $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: $22,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,489
Model Year201220152015
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
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$55,450$85,200$93,005
Adjustments for Features0-7,400-10,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,450$77,800$82,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,655
Total Invoice$51,306$79,719$87,017
Adjustments for Features0-6,924-9,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,306$72,795$77,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,351

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201220152015
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
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  
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 warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support $0$0
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
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
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$14,630$17,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,400$10,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,924-9,871

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122015
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.5,840 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 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 warning200Yes
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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