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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: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $19,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $16,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $55,990
Base Invoice $33,995 $51,791
Advance Package 6,700  
AWD 1,500 2,500
Ultra Luxury Collection   5,535
Advance Package 6,347  
AWD 1,421 2,312
Ultra Luxury Collection   4,594
Options (change) 8,200 8,035
Options (change) 7,768 6,906
Destination 975 900
Total Price $44,975 $64,925
Total Invoice $42,738 $59,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,735
Model Year20182008
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp 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$44,975$64,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,975$63,700
Total Invoice$42,738$59,597
Adjustments for Features0-1,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,738$58,473

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182008
ModelRDXEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Super-heated washer fluid $100
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
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
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,155$11,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,124

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182008
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.5,665 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade specs.

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
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 system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested325053%
Total Not Requested291547%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested222572%
Total Not Requested85028%

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