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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: $48,940

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $31,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,803

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $30,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelCTSCTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseCTS-VLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $77,045 $81,545 $89,350
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $72,037 $76,245 $83,542
Polished alloy wheels 750 800      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100
Premium Collection 10,050        
3.6L V6 1,000        
Navigation System   2,145      
Wood trim   600      
Panoramic sunroof   900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     495 495 495
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     135 135 135
Sunroof     0 0 0
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,900 1,900 1,900
Polished alloy wheels 623 664      
Engine-block heater 83 83 88 88 88
Premium Collection 8,342        
3.6L V6 1,072        
Navigation System   1,780      
Wood trim   498      
Panoramic sunroof   747      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     436 436 436
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     119 119 119
Sunroof     0 0 0
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,672 1,672 1,672
Options (change) 11,900 4,545 2,630 2,630 2,630
Options (change) 10,120 3,772 2,315 2,315 2,315
Destination 775 775 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $48,940 $66,200 $80,670 $85,170 $92,975
Total Invoice $44,803 $60,473 $75,347 $79,555 $86,852

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,550
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelCTSCTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseCTS-VLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6556hp V8420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$48,940$66,200$80,670$85,170$92,975
Adjustments for Features0-275-10,700-13,075-16,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,940$65,925$69,970$72,095$76,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,985$0$2,125$6,780
Total Invoice$44,803$60,473$75,347$79,555$86,852
Adjustments for Features0-251-9,994-12,213-15,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,803$60,222$65,353$67,342$71,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,419$0$1,989$6,343

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelCTSCTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimBaseCTS-VLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
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
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150 $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $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
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
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Tires, run-flat $150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100   
Refrigerated storage compartment    $250
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards  $350$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$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000 
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Rear seat audio controls  $25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$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
Boost gauge $75   
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
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
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$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0$0
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $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 headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850$850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$4,915$5,190$15,615$17,990$21,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$10,700$13,075$16,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-251-9,994-12,213-15,156

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,862 lb.5,594 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

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Folding second row seats300No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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 link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested521559%
Total Not Requested356541%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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