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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: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $20,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,520

Acura RL   
Difference: $21,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelRLEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $66,975 $71,255 $80,520
Base Invoice $41,560 $62,676 $66,678 $75,286
Technology Package 3,620      
Sunroof   995 995  
AWD   2,550 2,550 2,550
Technology Package 3,245      
Sunroof   876 876  
AWD   2,384 2,384 2,384
Options (change) 3,620 3,545 3,545 2,550
Options (change) 3,245 3,260 3,260 2,384
Destination 715 995 995 995
Total Price $50,615 $71,515 $75,795 $84,065
Total Invoice $45,520 $66,931 $70,933 $78,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,889
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelRLEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 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$50,615$71,515$75,795$84,065
Adjustments for Features0-5,900-6,775-9,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$65,615$69,020$74,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,405$8,940
Total Invoice$45,520$66,931$70,933$78,665
Adjustments for Features0-5,522-6,340-8,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,520$61,409$64,593$69,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,184$8,357

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2008201420142014
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   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $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 bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
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, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting$150   
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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
Wood trim, alternative type$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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 $850
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,455$13,355$14,230$16,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,900$6,775$9,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,522-6,340-8,899

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082014
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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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

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