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Acura TL vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $33,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $31,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelTLEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $68,575 $70,965 $82,585
Base Invoice $30,991 $64,171 $66,406 $77,216
Navigation system 2,500      
Sunroof   995 995  
Navigation system 2,292      
Sunroof   876 876  
Options (change) 2,500 995 995 0
Options (change) 2,292 876 876 0
Destination 715 950 950 950
Total Price $36,940 $70,520 $72,910 $83,535
Total Invoice $33,998 $65,997 $68,232 $78,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,840
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelTLEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG14/18 MPG14/18 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$36,940$70,520$72,910$83,535
Adjustments for Features0-7,650-9,025-11,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$62,870$63,885$72,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,015$9,405
Total Invoice$33,998$65,997$68,232$78,166
Adjustments for Features0-7,159-8,446-10,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$58,838$59,786$67,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$948$8,792

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelTLEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
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   
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
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
Cassette player$50   
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 
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
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
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 release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable third row seats $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $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$850
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,030$11,680$13,055$15,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,650$9,025$11,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,159-8,446-10,536

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082011
ModelTLEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in116.0 in
Length189.3 in202.5 in
Width72.2 in79.0 in
Height56.7 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,483 lb.5,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 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
12.5 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.560.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.5108.9 ft3

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