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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: $50,070

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $33,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,463

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $34,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelCTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,675 $78,395 $82,895 $92,195
Base Invoice $31,486 $74,475 $78,750 $87,585
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135      
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215      
Temporary spare tire 250      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Polished alloy wheels 750 600 600  
3.6L V6 1,000      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300      
AWD 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
Sunroof   0 0 0
4WD w/low range   3,000 3,000 3,000
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       1,900
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772      
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818      
Temporary spare tire 208      
Engine-block heater 83 89 89 89
Polished alloy wheels 623 534 534  
3.6L V6 1,072      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079      
AWD 1,577      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120 120 120
Sunroof   0 0 0
4WD w/low range   2,850 2,850 2,850
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       1,691
Options (change) 15,650 4,430 4,430 5,135
Options (change) 13,232 4,123 4,123 4,750
Destination 745 1,195 1,195 1,195
Total Price $50,070 $84,020 $88,520 $98,525
Total Invoice $45,463 $79,793 $84,068 $93,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,116
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelCTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$50,070$84,020$88,520$98,525
Adjustments for Features0-10,755-12,780-16,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,070$73,265$75,740$81,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,475$8,430
Total Invoice$45,463$79,793$84,068$93,530
Adjustments for Features0-10,214-12,137-15,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,463$69,579$71,931$77,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,352$7,974

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelCTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$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
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
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   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$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   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
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
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power-deployable running boards   $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof $900$900$900
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
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio $50$50$50
HDMI port  $25$25
Media drive$15   
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
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
Cornering lights  $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Headlight washers$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
Rear camera mirror $200$200$200
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$7,065$17,820$19,845$23,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,755$12,780$16,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,214-12,137-15,977

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082017
ModelCTSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in116.0 in
Length191.6 in203.9 in
Width72.5 in80.5 in
Height58.0 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.5,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
13.6 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.651.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.694.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested292571%
Total Not Requested120029%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested500071%
Total Not Requested206529%

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