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Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $43,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $41,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $33,995 $79,415 $88,060
Advance Package 6,700    
AWD 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135
Cargo cover   195 195
Sunroof   0 0
4WD w/low range   3,000 3,000
Advance Package 6,347    
AWD 1,421    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120 120
Cargo cover   174 174
Sunroof   0 0
4WD w/low range   2,850 2,850
Options (change) 8,200 3,925 3,330
Options (change) 7,768 3,674 3,144
Destination 975 1,295 1,295
Total Price $44,975 $88,815 $97,320
Total Invoice $42,738 $84,384 $92,499

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,449
Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6T10T10
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG14/21 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$44,975$88,815$97,320
Adjustments for Features0-9,680-13,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,975$79,135$84,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,955
Total Invoice$42,738$84,384$92,499
Adjustments for Features0-9,197-12,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,738$75,187$79,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,737

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201820182018
ModelRDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HDMI port $25$25
Media drive$15  
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Streaming video support $25$25
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 headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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 release, second row seats $50$50
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 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,030$15,710$19,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,680$13,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,197-12,575

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in116.0 in
Length184.4 in203.9 in
Width73.7 in80.5 in
Height65.0 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.5,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.151.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested525085%
Total Not Requested91515%

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