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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: $50,070

Acura RL   
Difference: $14,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,686

Acura RL   
Difference: $14,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelRLEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,780 $55,990
Base Invoice $40,795 $51,791
Technology Package 3,620  
Ultra Luxury Collection   5,535
AWD   2,500
Technology Package 3,221  
Ultra Luxury Collection   4,594
AWD   2,312
Options (change) 3,620 8,035
Options (change) 3,221 6,906
Destination 670 900
Total Price $50,070 $64,925
Total Invoice $44,686 $59,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,633
Model Year20072008
ModelRLEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6403hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17265/65-18
Total Price$50,070$64,925
Adjustments for Features0-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,070$60,265
Total Invoice$44,686$59,597
Adjustments for Features0-4,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,686$55,319

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20072008
ModelRLEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second 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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Removable third row seats $0
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,855$11,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,278

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20072008
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.5,665 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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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested192563%
Total Not Requested115037%

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