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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: $51,370

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $8,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,185

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $6,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $53,850
Base Invoice $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $49,811
Navigation System 1,650      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Roof rack 325 325 325  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100  
Polished alloy wheels 750   800  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960 1,960 1,960  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Select Edition       3,490
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,295
Navigation System 1,452      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Roof rack 286 286 286  
Engine-block heater 88 88 88  
Polished alloy wheels 660   704  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725 1,725 1,725  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Select Edition       2,897
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,075
Options (change) 6,285 2,735 4,335 4,785
Options (change) 5,531 2,407 3,815 3,972
Destination 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 0
Total Price $51,370 $53,380 $71,045 $59,510
Total Invoice $48,185 $50,315 $66,416 $54,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,898
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8345hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19265/70-17
Total Price$51,370$53,380$71,045$59,510
Adjustments for Features0-1,715-2,275-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,370$51,665$68,770$57,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$17,400$0
Total Invoice$48,185$50,315$66,416$54,658
Adjustments for Features0-1,617-2,127-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,185$48,698$64,289$53,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$513$16,104$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo net   $40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Transmission temperature gauge   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Removable third row seats   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,815$8,530$9,090$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,715$2,275$1,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,617-2,127-1,575

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20132006
ModelCTSEscalade
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in116.0 in
Length191.6 in198.9 in
Width72.6 in78.9 in
Height59.1 in74.2 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.5,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.063.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft3104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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