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Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,425

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $41,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,918

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $41,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelCTSCTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $78,995 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $75,045 $79,415 $88,060
Luxury Package 1,800        
Leather seating surfaces 1,300        
Sport Package 1,640        
Navigation system 2,995        
Folding second row seats 400        
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595  
Luxury Package 1,493        
Leather seating surfaces 1,079        
Sport Package 1,361        
Navigation system 2,486        
Folding second row seats 332        
Engine-block heater 83 83 89 89 89
Sunroof 996 996 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     530 530  
Options (change) 9,435 1,300 695 695 100
Options (change) 7,830 1,079 619 619 89
Destination 720 720 1,295 1,295 1,295
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $39,425 $52,795 $80,985 $85,585 $94,090
Total Invoice $35,918 $48,471 $76,959 $81,329 $89,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,184
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelCTSCTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6400hp V8420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T10T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$39,425$52,795$80,985$85,585$94,090
Adjustments for Features00-13,530-15,555-18,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,425$52,795$67,455$70,030$76,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,370$0$2,575$8,630
Total Invoice$35,918$48,471$76,959$81,329$89,444
Adjustments for Features00-12,857-14,781-17,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,918$48,471$64,102$66,548$72,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,553$0$2,446$8,226

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelCTSCTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500$1500
RWD$0$0   
  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
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$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
Brake assist$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
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
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150   
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 IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Refrigerated storage compartment    $250
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Power-deployable running boards    $750
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards  $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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000 
HD radio  $50$50$50
HDMI port   $25$25
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25  
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$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
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
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50   
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$50
Rear camera mirror  $200$200$200
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim$300 $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$3,250$3,250$16,780$18,805$21,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$13,530$15,555$18,005
Value of Feature Adjustments00-12,857-14,781-17,116

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062018
ModelCTSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in116.0 in
Length190.1 in203.9 in
Width70.6 in80.5 in
Height56.7 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
12.5 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.551.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.594.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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