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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: $55,700

Acura MDX   
Difference: $14,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,535

Acura MDX   
Difference: $13,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,280 $61,595 $80,725
Base Invoice $40,092 $56,975 $74,671
Entertainment Package 1,900    
Advance Package 9,625    
Ultra Luxury Collection   3,835  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295  
AWD   2,550 2,500
Entertainment Package 1,739    
Advance Package 8,809    
Ultra Luxury Collection   3,183  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,075  
AWD   2,358 2,312
Options (change) 11,525 7,680 2,500
Options (change) 10,548 6,616 2,312
Destination 895 950 950
Total Price $55,700 $70,225 $84,175
Total Invoice $51,535 $64,541 $77,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,398
Model Year201320092009
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/65-18285/45-22
Total Price$55,700$70,225$84,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,700$68,475$80,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,615
Total Invoice$51,535$64,541$77,933
Adjustments for Features0-1,608-3,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,535$62,933$74,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,218

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201320092009
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, power $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  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
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  
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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
Removable third row seats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,580$9,330$11,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,608-3,782

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20132009
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 alert200No
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207552%
Total Not Requested191548%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested165066%
Total Not Requested85034%

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