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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: $46,280

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $24,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,381

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $23,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelTLEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSH-AWDLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,455 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945
Base Invoice $36,998 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749
Advance Package 5,930      
Sunroof   995 995  
AWD   2,550 2,550 2,550
Advance Package 5,488      
Sunroof   876 876  
AWD   2,385 2,384 2,384
Options (change) 5,930 3,545 3,545 2,550
Options (change) 5,488 3,261 3,260 2,384
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $46,280 $70,940 $75,220 $83,490
Total Invoice $43,381 $66,394 $70,395 $78,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL SH-AWD
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,529
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelTLEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSH-AWDLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$46,280$70,940$75,220$83,490
Adjustments for Features0-5,860-6,735-9,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,280$65,080$68,485$74,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,405$8,940
Total Invoice$43,381$66,394$70,395$78,128
Adjustments for Features0-5,484-6,303-8,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,381$60,910$64,092$69,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,182$8,356

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelTLEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSH-AWDLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
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
Proximity key$250   
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
Media drive$15   
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $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   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
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
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,495$12,355$13,230$15,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,860$6,735$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,484-6,303-8,862

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20132012
ModelTLEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in116.0 in
Length194.0 in202.5 in
Width74.0 in79.0 in
Height57.2 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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 TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested104037%

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