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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: $21,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelRDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $61,595 $80,725
Base Invoice $33,995 $56,975 $74,671
Advance Package 6,700    
AWD 1,500 2,550 2,500
Sunroof   995  
Advance Package 6,347    
AWD 1,421 2,358 2,312
Sunroof   826  
Options (change) 8,200 3,545 2,500
Options (change) 7,768 3,184 2,312
Destination 975 950 950
Total Price $44,975 $66,090 $84,175
Total Invoice $42,738 $61,109 $77,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,232
Model Year201820092009
ModelRDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18265/65-18285/45-22
Total Price$44,975$66,090$84,175
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,975$65,940$79,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,625
Total Invoice$42,738$61,109$77,933
Adjustments for Features0-139-4,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,738$60,970$73,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,695

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201820092009
ModelRDXEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseBasePlatinum 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
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  
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Front side airbags$350  
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
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$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
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
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  
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,355$10,505$14,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-4,268

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182009
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
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested345056%
Total Not Requested271544%

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