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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: $30,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,632

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $30,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelCTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $79,945 $83,295
Base Invoice $33,908 $74,749 $77,881
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Summer Tire Performance Pkg. 1,490    
Temporary spare tire 250    
Engine-block heater 100 75 75
Premium Collection 10,050    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Summer Tire Performance Pkg. 1,237    
Temporary spare tire 208    
Engine-block heater 83 66 66
Premium Collection 8,342    
Options (change) 13,190 75 75
Options (change) 10,949 66 66
Destination 775 995 995
Total Price $50,230 $81,015 $84,365
Total Invoice $45,632 $75,810 $78,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,402
Model Year200920122012
ModelCTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Enginehp 403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT6T6D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$50,230$81,015$84,365
Adjustments for Features0-8,310-8,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,230$72,705$75,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,775
Total Invoice$45,632$75,810$78,942
Adjustments for Features0-7,776-8,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,632$68,034$70,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,594

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year200920122012
ModelCTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power-deployable running boards $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200$200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Media drive$15  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50 
Removable third row seats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,555$13,865$14,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,310$8,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,776-8,314

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092012
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.5,692 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
Headlight washers50No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested112548%
Total Not Requested120052%
Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested542562%
Total Not Requested335538%

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