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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: $57,040

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $37,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,536

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $36,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelCTSEscalade
TrimPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $49,750 $92,695
Base Invoice $47,013 $88,060
Touring Package 2,810  
All-Season Tire Package 850  
Temporary spare tire 350  
Roof rack 325  
Engine-block heater 100 100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135
Cargo cover   195
Sunroof   0
Polished alloy wheels   600
Touring Package 2,473  
All-Season Tire Package 748  
Temporary spare tire 308  
Roof rack 286  
Engine-block heater 88 89
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120
Cargo cover   174
Sunroof   0
Polished alloy wheels   534
Options (change) 6,395 1,030
Options (change) 5,628 917
Destination 895 1,295
Total Price $57,040 $95,020
Total Invoice $53,536 $90,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,048
Model Year20132018
ModelCTSEscalade
TrimPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19285/45-22
Total Price$57,040$95,020
Adjustments for Features0-13,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,040$81,665
Total Invoice$53,536$90,272
Adjustments for Features0-12,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,536$77,584

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20132018
ModelCTSEscalade
TrimPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
RWD$0 
 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
HDMI port $25
Media drive$15 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Streaming video support $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror $200
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,530$18,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,688

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,061 lb.5,578 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 Premium

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
All-Season Tire Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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