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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: $50,230

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $12,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,632

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $11,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelCTSEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $55,990
Base Invoice $33,908 $51,791
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
Summer Tire Performance Pkg. 1,490  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Engine-block heater 100 75
Premium Collection 10,050  
Ultra Luxury Collection   5,535
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
Summer Tire Performance Pkg. 1,237  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Engine-block heater 83 62
Premium Collection 8,342  
Ultra Luxury Collection   4,594
Options (change) 13,190 5,610
Options (change) 10,949 4,656
Destination 775 900
Total Price $50,230 $62,500
Total Invoice $45,632 $57,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,678
Model Year20092008
ModelCTSEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Enginehp 403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18265/65-18
Total Price$50,230$62,500
Adjustments for Features0-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,230$58,100
Total Invoice$45,632$57,347
Adjustments for Features0-4,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,632$53,310

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092008
ModelCTSEscalade
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Removable third row seats $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,030$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,037

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092008
ModelCTSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in116.0 in
Length191.6 in202.5 in
Width72.5 in79.0 in
Height58.0 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.5,666 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
13.6 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.660.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.6108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
235/50YR18 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested112548%
Total Not Requested120052%
Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested497557%
Total Not Requested380543%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels150No
Total Requested202574%
Total Not Requested70026%

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