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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: $59,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $6,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,027

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $4,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelMDXEscalade
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,650 $55,990
Base Invoice $51,284 $51,791
AWD 2,000 2,500
Entertainment Package 2,000  
Ultra Luxury Collection   5,535
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
AWD 1,874 2,312
Entertainment Package 1,874  
Ultra Luxury Collection   4,594
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,075
Options (change) 4,000 9,330
Options (change) 3,748 7,981
Destination 995 900
Total Price $59,645 $66,220
Total Invoice $56,027 $60,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,543
Model Year20182008
ModelMDXEscalade
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6403hp V8
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20265/65-18
Total Price$59,645$66,220
Adjustments for Features-4,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,495$66,220
Total Invoice$56,027$60,672
Adjustments for Features-3,8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,129$60,672

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182008
ModelMDXEscalade
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Display key$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $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 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
HDMI port$25 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable third row seats $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,880$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8980

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182008
ModelMDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in116.0 in
Length196.2 in202.5 in
Width77.2 in79.0 in
Height67.4 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,215 lb.5,665 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 Room57.5 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 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 Legroom36.6 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 Legroom28.1 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 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
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested257584%
Total Not Requested50016%

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