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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: $50,565

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $30,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,804

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $27,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $77,045 $81,545 $89,350
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $72,037 $76,245 $83,542
Navigation System 3,145 2,145          
Performance Luxury Package 3,690 3,095          
Polished alloy wheels 750 750   800      
Roof rack 325 325 325 325      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150      
Wood trim       600      
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
Navigation System 2,768 1,888          
Performance Luxury Package 3,247 2,724          
Polished alloy wheels 660 660   704      
Roof rack 286 286 286 286      
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 88 88 88
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012      
Wood trim       528      
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) 9,160 7,565 425 2,975 2,630 2,630 2,630
Options (change) 8,061 6,748 374 2,618 2,315 2,315 2,315
Destination 875 875 875 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $51,800 $52,005 $50,565 $67,510 $80,670 $85,170 $92,975
Total Invoice $48,403 $48,791 $47,804 $63,099 $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 Premium 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,350
Model Year2011201120112011201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$51,800$52,005$50,565$67,510$80,670$85,170$92,975
Adjustments for Features-340-340-3400-9,115-11,490-14,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,460$51,665$50,225$67,510$71,555$73,680$78,335
Cost Above Minimum$1,235$1,440$0$17,285$0$2,125$6,780
Total Invoice$48,403$48,791$47,804$63,099$75,347$79,555$86,852
Adjustments for Features-318-319-3210-8,514-10,732-13,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,085$48,472$47,483$63,099$66,833$68,823$73,176
Cost Above Minimum$602$989$0$15,616$0$1,990$6,343

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2011201120112011201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100    
6-speed manual   $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$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$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals    $125$125$125
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150$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$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
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$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 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75    
Cargo net    $40$40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100   
Class IV trailer hitch    $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150   
Console without shifter    $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Refrigerated storage compartment      $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300$300
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$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$0$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens      $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     $1000 
HD radio    $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15$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   
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$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats    $0$0$0
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$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type      $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Total Value of Features$6,355$6,355$6,355$6,015$15,130$17,505$20,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$340$340$0$9,115$11,490$14,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-318-319-3210-8,514-10,732-13,676

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112016
ModelCTSEscalade
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in116.0 in
Length191.6 in203.9 in
Width72.6 in80.5 in
Height59.1 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,032 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 Room56.3 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
25.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.051.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested125054%
Total Not Requested106546%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested125059%
Total Not Requested86541%
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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