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Acura ZDX vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ZDX vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,515

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $21,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,704

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $20,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelZDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,120 $68,575 $70,965 $82,585
Base Invoice $42,691 $64,171 $66,406 $77,216
Technology Package 4,500      
Sunroof   995 995  
AWD   2,550 2,550 2,500
Technology Package 4,118      
Sunroof   876 876  
AWD   2,385 2,384 2,338
Options (change) 4,500 3,545 3,545 2,500
Options (change) 4,118 3,261 3,260 2,338
Destination 895 950 950 950
Total Price $51,515 $73,070 $75,460 $86,035
Total Invoice $47,704 $68,382 $70,616 $80,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,186
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelZDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)435, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$51,515$73,070$75,460$86,035
Adjustments for Features0-4,800-6,175-8,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,515$68,270$69,285$77,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,015$9,355
Total Invoice$47,704$68,382$70,616$80,504
Adjustments for Features0-4,492-5,779-7,869
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,704$63,890$64,837$72,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$947$8,745

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelZDXEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
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, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
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   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350  
Sunroof $900$900$900
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, 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
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather accent trim$300   
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$850
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,680$12,480$13,855$16,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,800$6,175$8,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,492-5,779-7,869

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122011
ModelZDXEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in116.0 in
Length192.4 in202.5 in
Width78.5 in79.0 in
Height62.8 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,424 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 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
26.3 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.8 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ZDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested66541%

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