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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: $51,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,940

Acura RL   
Difference: $10,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelRLEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,680 $53,850
Base Invoice $41,935 $49,811
Technology Package 3,620  
Select Edition   3,490
AWD   2,555
Technology Package 3,245  
Select Edition   2,897
AWD   2,364
Options (change) 3,620 6,045
Options (change) 3,245 5,261
Destination 760 875
Total Price $51,060 $60,770
Total Invoice $45,940 $55,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,134
Model Year20092006
ModelRLEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6345hp V8
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/70-17
Total Price$51,060$60,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,060$58,735
Total Invoice$45,940$55,947
Adjustments for Features0-1,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,940$54,074

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092006
ModelRLEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater $35
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Transmission temperature gauge $75
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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Removable third row seats $0
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$6,665$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,873

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092006
ModelRLEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in116.0 in
Length195.8 in198.9 in
Width72.7 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in74.2 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.5,537 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.163.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.1104.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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