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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: $46,405

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $22,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,496

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $19,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelTLEscaladeEscalade
TrimSH-AWDBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,580 $61,595 $80,725
Base Invoice $37,113 $56,975 $74,671
Advance Package 5,930    
Ultra Luxury Collection   3,835  
AWD   2,550 2,500
Advance Package 5,488    
Ultra Luxury Collection   3,183  
AWD   2,358 2,312
Options (change) 5,930 6,385 2,500
Options (change) 5,488 5,541 2,312
Destination 895 950 950
Total Price $46,405 $68,930 $84,175
Total Invoice $43,496 $63,466 $77,933

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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: $16,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,782
Model Year201420092009
ModelTLEscaladeEscalade
TrimSH-AWDBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG12/18 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19265/65-18285/45-22
Total Price$46,405$68,930$84,175
Adjustments for Features0-5,635-8,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,405$63,295$75,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,935
Total Invoice$43,496$63,466$77,933
Adjustments for Features0-5,188-8,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,496$58,278$69,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,373

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201420092009
ModelTLEscaladeEscalade
TrimSH-AWDBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, power $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  
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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 release, second row seats $50$50
Removable third row seats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,545$12,180$15,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,635$8,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,188-8,282

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20142009
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested104034%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested165066%
Total Not Requested85034%

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