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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: $47,860

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $14,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,918

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $12,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,565 $43,365 $48,665 $55,990
Base Invoice $39,279 $40,980 $45,988 $51,791
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250  
Roof rack 325 325 325  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Polished alloy wheels 750 750    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
Performance Luxury Package   2,645    
Rearview camera   355    
Ultra Luxury Collection       5,535
Navigation System 2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220  
Roof rack 286 286 286  
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 62
Polished alloy wheels 660 660    
Panoramic sunroof 792 792    
Performance Luxury Package   2,328    
Rearview camera   312    
Ultra Luxury Collection       4,594
Options (change) 5,470 7,470 675 5,610
Options (change) 4,814 6,574 594 4,656
Destination 825 825 825 900
Total Price $47,860 $51,660 $50,165 $62,500
Total Invoice $44,918 $48,379 $47,407 $57,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,162
Model Year2010201020102008
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18265/65-18
Total Price$47,860$51,660$50,165$62,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,915-1,915-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,860$49,745$48,250$56,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,885$390$0
Total Invoice$44,918$48,379$47,407$57,347
Adjustments for Features0-1,793-1,810-5,267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,918$46,586$45,597$52,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,668$679$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2010201020102008
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Base
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
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$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50
Removable third row seats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,515$7,430$7,430$11,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915$1,915$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,793-1,810-5,267

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20102008
ModelCTSEscalade
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in116.0 in
Length191.6 in202.5 in
Width72.6 in79.0 in
Height59.1 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,032 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 Room56.3 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
25.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.060.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested41530%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested111557%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels150No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested222582%
Total Not Requested50018%

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