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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: $40,515

Acura RDX   
Difference: $19,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,046

Acura RDX   
Difference: $17,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,520 $55,990
Base Invoice $32,430 $51,791
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,400 2,500
Sunroof   995
Technology Package 3,424  
AWD 1,297 2,312
Sunroof   826
Options (change) 5,100 3,495
Options (change) 4,721 3,138
Destination 895 900
Total Price $40,515 $60,385
Total Invoice $38,046 $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: $16,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,649
Model Year20142008
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18265/65-18
Total Price$40,515$60,385
Adjustments for Features0-3,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,515$56,995
Total Invoice$38,046$55,829
Adjustments for Features0-3,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,046$52,695

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20142008
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
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
Rearview camera$200 
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 
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 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,990$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,134

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20142008
ModelRDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in116.0 in
Length183.5 in202.5 in
Width73.7 in79.0 in
Height66.1 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.5,665 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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		26.1 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		26.160.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft3108.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested109043%

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