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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: $51,420

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $29,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,590

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $27,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $79,945 $83,295
Base Invoice $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $74,749 $77,881
Navigation System 2,145        
Performance Luxury Package 3,005        
Temporary spare tire 350 350      
Roof rack 325 325 325    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75 75
Polished alloy wheels 750   800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150    
Wood trim     600    
Navigation System 1,888        
Performance Luxury Package 2,644        
Temporary spare tire 308 308      
Roof rack 286 286 286    
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 66 66
Polished alloy wheels 660   704    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012    
Wood trim     528    
Options (change) 7,825 775 2,975 75 75
Options (change) 6,886 682 2,618 66 66
Destination 895 895 895 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $52,910 $51,420 $68,385 $81,015 $84,365
Total Invoice $49,540 $48,590 $63,919 $75,810 $78,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,172
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT6T6M6T6D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$52,910$51,420$68,385$81,015$84,365
Adjustments for Features-340-3400-7,875-8,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,570$51,080$68,385$73,140$75,915
Cost Above Minimum$1,490$0$17,305$0$2,775
Total Invoice$49,540$48,590$63,919$75,810$78,942
Adjustments for Features-318-3210-7,369-7,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,222$48,269$63,919$68,441$71,035
Cost Above Minimum$953$0$15,650$0$2,594

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150  
4-speed 2-mode automatic    $1800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, power   $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $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$300
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$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$15$15  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Boost gauge  $75  
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
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$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50 
Removable third row seats   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850$850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$6,380$6,380$6,040$13,915$14,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$340$0$7,875$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-318-3210-7,369-7,907

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,061 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

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested81537%

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