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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: $33,910

Acura RDX   
Difference: $26,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,220

Acura RDX   
Difference: $24,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $55,990
Base Invoice $30,505 $51,791
Sunroof   995
AWD   2,500
Sunroof   826
AWD   2,312
Options (change) 0 3,495
Options (change) 0 3,138
Destination 715 900
Total Price $33,910 $60,385
Total Invoice $31,220 $55,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,774
Model Year20082008
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4403hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18265/65-18
Total Price$33,910$60,385
Adjustments for Features0-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,910$55,155
Total Invoice$31,220$55,829
Adjustments for Features0-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,220$50,994

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082008
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$5,650$10,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,835

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082008
ModelRDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in116.0 in
Length180.7 in202.5 in
Width73.6 in79.0 in
Height65.2 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.5,665 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.860.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft3108.9 ft3

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