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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: $24,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,220

Acura RDX   
Difference: $23,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $53,850
Base Invoice $30,505 $49,811
Sunroof   1,550
AWD   2,555
Sunroof   1,287
AWD   2,364
Options (change) 0 4,105
Options (change) 0 3,651
Destination 715 875
Total Price $33,910 $58,830
Total Invoice $31,220 $54,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,894
Model Year20082006
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4345hp V8
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18265/70-17
Total Price$33,910$58,830
Adjustments for Features0-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,910$55,340
Total Invoice$31,220$54,337
Adjustments for Features0-3,223
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,220$51,114

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082006
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater $35
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, 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$4,775$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,223

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082006
ModelRDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in116.0 in
Length180.7 in198.9 in
Width73.6 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.5,537 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.863.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft3104.6 ft3

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