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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: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $32,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $30,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelRDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945
Base Invoice $30,646 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749
Technology Package 3,100      
AWD 2,000 2,550 2,550 2,550
Sunroof   995 995  
Technology Package 2,843      
AWD 1,834 2,385 2,384 2,384
Sunroof   876 876  
Options (change) 5,100 3,545 3,545 2,550
Options (change) 4,677 3,261 3,260 2,384
Destination 885 995 995 995
Total Price $38,880 $70,940 $75,220 $83,490
Total Invoice $36,208 $66,394 $70,395 $78,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,706
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelRDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$38,880$70,940$75,220$83,490
Adjustments for Features0-5,855-6,730-9,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$65,085$68,490$74,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,405$8,940
Total Invoice$36,208$66,394$70,395$78,128
Adjustments for Features0-5,480-6,298-8,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,208$60,914$64,097$69,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,183$8,357

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelRDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$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$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable third row seats $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 $850
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$6,550$12,405$13,280$16,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,855$6,730$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,480-6,298-8,857

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,931 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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