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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: $18,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,160

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $17,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimAdvancePremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,230 $70,680 $79,945
Base Invoice $49,506 $66,140 $74,749
AWD 2,000 2,550 2,550
Entertainment Package 2,000    
Sunroof   995  
LED headlights   1,500  
AWD 1,857 2,384 2,384
Entertainment Package 1,857    
Sunroof   876  
LED headlights   1,320  
Options (change) 4,000 5,045 2,550
Options (change) 3,714 4,580 2,384
Destination 940 995 995
Total Price $58,170 $76,720 $83,490
Total Invoice $54,160 $71,715 $78,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,534
Model Year201620122012
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimAdvancePremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$58,170$76,720$83,490
Adjustments for Features-2,1250-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,045$76,720$81,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,535
Total Invoice$54,160$71,715$78,128
Adjustments for Features-1,9790-2,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,181$71,715$76,037
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,322

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201620122012
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimAdvancePremiumPlatinum 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$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  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
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$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 $200
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
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  
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  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,880$8,755$10,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$0$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9790-2,091

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20162012
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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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade specs.

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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