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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: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $28,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $26,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelRDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $61,595 $80,725
Base Invoice $30,505 $56,975 $74,671
Technology Package 3,500    
Sunroof   995  
AWD   2,550 2,500
Technology Package 3,210    
Sunroof   826  
AWD   2,358 2,312
Options (change) 3,500 3,545 2,500
Options (change) 3,210 3,184 2,312
Destination 715 950 950
Total Price $37,410 $66,090 $84,175
Total Invoice $34,430 $61,109 $77,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,028
Model Year200820092009
ModelRDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18265/65-18285/45-22
Total Price$37,410$66,090$84,175
Adjustments for Features0-5,030-9,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$61,060$74,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,625
Total Invoice$34,430$61,109$77,933
Adjustments for Features0-4,651-8,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$56,458$69,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,689

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year200820092009
ModelRDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable third row seats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,900$10,930$15,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,030$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,651-8,786

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082009
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.5,691 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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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