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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: $51,260

Acura RL   
Difference: $14,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,525

Acura RL   
Difference: $14,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelRLEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,830 $61,595 $80,725
Base Invoice $42,470 $56,975 $74,671
Technology Package 3,620    
Sunroof   995  
AWD   2,550 2,500
Technology Package 3,245    
Sunroof   826  
AWD   2,358 2,312
Options (change) 3,620 3,545 2,500
Options (change) 3,245 3,184 2,312
Destination 810 950 950
Total Price $51,260 $66,090 $84,175
Total Invoice $46,525 $61,109 $77,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,631
Model Year201020092009
ModelRLEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/65-18285/45-22
Total Price$51,260$66,090$84,175
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-8,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,260$61,815$75,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,625
Total Invoice$46,525$61,109$77,933
Adjustments for Features0-3,953-8,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,525$57,156$69,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,690

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201020092009
ModelRLEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25 
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 driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Removable third row seats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,930$11,205$15,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$8,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,953-8,087

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20102009
ModelRLEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in116.0 in
Length195.8 in202.5 in
Width72.7 in79.0 in
Height57.2 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,083 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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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 seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%

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