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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: $25,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,027

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $23,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimAdvancePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,650 $81,470 $89,275
Base Invoice $51,284 $76,174 $83,472
AWD 2,000    
Entertainment Package 2,000    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135
Sunroof   0 0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 0
4WD w/low range   2,600 2,600
AWD 1,874    
Entertainment Package 1,874    
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) 4,000 2,735 2,735
Options (change) 3,748 2,550 2,550
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $59,645 $85,200 $93,005
Total Invoice $56,027 $79,719 $87,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,218
Model Year201820152015
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimAdvancePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG14/21 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$59,645$85,200$93,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,645$83,625$88,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,655
Total Invoice$56,027$79,719$87,017
Adjustments for Features0-1,474-4,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,027$78,245$82,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,351

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201820152015
ModelMDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimAdvancePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Display key$50  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
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 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 $200
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HDMI port$25  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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 passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
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$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,955$10,530$13,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,474-4,421

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182015
ModelMDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in116.0 in
Length196.2 in203.9 in
Width77.2 in80.5 in
Height67.4 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,215 lb.5,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft394.2 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 outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200Yes
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%

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