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Buick Rainier vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,725

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $45,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,646

Buick Rainier CXL   
Difference: $44,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelRainierEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimCXLLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,580 $78,995 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $28,592 $75,045 $79,415 $88,060
Luxury Package 225      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,360      
Side curtain airbags 495      
Convenience Package 150      
Roof rack crossbars 45      
Power-adjustable pedals 150      
Navigation system 1,600      
Engine-block heater 50 100 100 100
Polished alloy wheels 495 600 600 600
5.3L V8 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595  
Cargo mat   85 85 85
Cargo cover   195 195 195
Sunroof   0 0 0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,720    
Luxury Package 187      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718      
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 1,129      
Side curtain airbags 411      
Convenience Package 125      
Roof rack crossbars 38      
Power-adjustable pedals 125      
Navigation system 1,328      
Engine-block heater 42 89 89 89
Polished alloy wheels 411 534 534 534
5.3L V8 830      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530  
Cargo mat   76 76 76
Cargo cover   174 174 174
Sunroof   0 0 0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,531    
Options (change) 6,435 3,295 1,575 980
Options (change) 5,344 2,934 1,403 873
Destination 710 1,295 1,295 1,295
Total Price $37,725 $83,585 $86,465 $94,970
Total Invoice $34,646 $79,274 $82,113 $90,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,252
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelRainierEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimCXLLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionA4T10T10T10
DrivetrainRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$37,725$83,585$86,465$94,970
Adjustments for Features0-11,995-12,920-15,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,725$71,590$73,545$79,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,955$8,010
Total Invoice$34,646$79,274$82,113$90,228
Adjustments for Features0-11,376-12,270-14,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,646$67,898$69,843$75,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,945$7,727

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelRainierEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimCXLLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500
RWD$0   
 $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Air compressor$35   
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Power-deployable running boards   $750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
HD radio $50$50$50
HDMI port $25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Streaming video support  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Cornering lights$50 $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Rear camera mirror $200$200$200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Total Value of Features$4,685$16,680$17,605$20,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,995$12,920$15,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,376-12,270-14,603

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062018
ModelRainierEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in116.0 in
Length193.4 in203.9 in
Width75.4 in80.5 in
Height74.5 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,478 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.751.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade Luxury

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
HDMI port25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

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