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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: $41,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,896

Acura RDX   
Difference: $16,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $53,850
Base Invoice $33,995 $49,811
Technology Package 3,700  
AWD 1,500 2,555
Select Edition   3,490
Technology Package 3,505  
AWD 1,421 2,364
Select Edition   2,897
Options (change) 5,200 6,045
Options (change) 4,926 5,261
Destination 975 875
Total Price $41,975 $60,770
Total Invoice $39,896 $55,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,098
Model Year20182006
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6345hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18265/70-17
Total Price$41,975$60,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,975$59,735
Total Invoice$39,896$55,947
Adjustments for Features0-953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,896$54,994

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182006
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
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$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater $35
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,605$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-953

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182006
ModelRDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in116.0 in
Length184.4 in198.9 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height65.0 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.5,537 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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
26.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.163.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft3104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested190064%
Total Not Requested109036%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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