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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: $44,460

Acura RDX   
Difference: $32,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,879

Acura RDX   
Difference: $29,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelRDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,370 $70,680 $79,945
Base Invoice $33,287 $66,140 $74,749
Advance Package 6,650    
AWD 1,500 2,550 2,550
Sunroof   995  
LED headlights   1,500  
Advance Package 6,243    
AWD 1,409 2,384 2,384
Sunroof   876  
LED headlights   1,320  
Options (change) 8,150 5,045 2,550
Options (change) 7,652 4,580 2,384
Destination 940 995 995
Total Price $44,460 $76,720 $83,490
Total Invoice $41,879 $71,715 $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: $29,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,125
Model Year201620122012
ModelRDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$44,460$76,720$83,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-5,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,460$73,820$78,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,535
Total Invoice$41,879$71,715$78,128
Adjustments for Features0-2,711-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,879$69,004$73,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,319

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201620122012
ModelRDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
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  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Power-deployable running boards $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,305$11,205$13,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,711-4,805

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20162012
ModelRDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in116.0 in
Length184.4 in202.5 in
Width73.7 in79.0 in
Height65.0 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested345056%
Total Not Requested271544%

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