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Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,915

Acura RL   
Difference: $23,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,527

Acura RL   
Difference: $23,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRLEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $68,575 $70,965 $82,585
Base Invoice $43,912 $64,171 $66,406 $77,216
Sunroof   995 995  
AWD   2,550 2,550 2,500
Sunroof   876 876  
AWD   2,385 2,384 2,338
Options (change) 0 3,545 3,545 2,500
Options (change) 0 3,261 3,260 2,338
Destination 615 950 950 950
Total Price $49,915 $73,070 $75,460 $86,035
Total Invoice $44,527 $68,382 $70,616 $80,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,003
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRLEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$49,915$73,070$75,460$86,035
Adjustments for Features0-5,185-6,560-8,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,915$67,885$68,900$77,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,015$9,355
Total Invoice$44,527$68,382$70,616$80,504
Adjustments for Features0-4,852-6,139-8,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,527$63,530$64,477$72,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$947$8,744

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRLEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Aux input $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Removable third row seats $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,355$12,540$13,915$16,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,185$6,560$8,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,852-6,139-8,230

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062011
ModelRLEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in116.0 in
Length193.6 in202.5 in
Width72.2 in79.0 in
Height57.1 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 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
13.1 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.160.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.1108.9 ft3

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