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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: $50,165

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $31,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,407

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $28,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102009
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Platinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,565 $43,365 $48,665 $80,725
Base Invoice $39,279 $40,980 $45,988 $74,671
Performance Luxury Package 3,240 2,645    
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250  
Rearview camera 355 355    
Roof rack 325 325 325  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Polished alloy wheels 750 750    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
Performance Luxury Package 2,851 2,328    
Navigation System 2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220  
Rearview camera 312 312    
Roof rack 286 286 286  
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 62
Polished alloy wheels 660 660    
Panoramic sunroof 792 792    
Options (change) 9,065 7,470 675 75
Options (change) 7,977 6,574 594 62
Destination 825 825 825 950
Total Price $51,455 $51,660 $50,165 $81,750
Total Invoice $48,081 $48,379 $47,407 $75,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,601
Model Year2010201020102009
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Platinum Edition
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)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18285/45-22
Total Price$51,455$51,660$50,165$81,750
Adjustments for Features000-7,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,455$51,660$50,165$74,540
Cost Above Minimum$1,290$1,495$0$0
Total Invoice$48,081$48,379$47,407$75,683
Adjustments for Features000-6,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,081$48,379$47,407$69,008
Cost Above Minimum$674$972$0$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2010201020102009
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Platinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, power   $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
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$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$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$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
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 
Power-deployable running boards   $750
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Media drive$15$15$15 
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$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 
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$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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,955$5,955$5,955$13,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments000-6,675

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20102009
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.5,692 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 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

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
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 Requested115053%
Total Not Requested101547%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
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 Requested115059%
Total Not Requested81541%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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