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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: $58,170

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $9,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,160

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $8,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimAdvanceBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,230 $61,595 $80,725
Base Invoice $49,506 $56,975 $74,671
AWD 2,000 2,550 2,500
Entertainment Package 2,000    
Sunroof   995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295  
AWD 1,857 2,358 2,312
Entertainment Package 1,857    
Sunroof   826  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,075  
Options (change) 4,000 4,840 2,500
Options (change) 3,714 4,259 2,312
Destination 940 950 950
Total Price $58,170 $67,385 $84,175
Total Invoice $54,160 $62,184 $77,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,655
Model Year201620092009
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimAdvanceBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19265/65-18285/45-22
Total Price$58,170$67,385$84,175
Adjustments for Features-3,9000-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,270$67,385$80,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,305
Total Invoice$54,160$62,184$77,933
Adjustments for Features-3,6310-3,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,529$62,184$74,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,522

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201620092009
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimAdvanceBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Display key$50  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control$25  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
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 $200
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio$50  
HDMI port$25  
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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 headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,980$9,080$12,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$0$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6310-3,227

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20162009
ModelMDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in116.0 in
Length193.6 in202.5 in
Width77.2 in79.0 in
Height67.6 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom27.4 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Additional screen for entertainment system200Yes
HDMI port25No
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%

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