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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: $57,815

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $5,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,058

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $3,949

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Model Year2015201520152008
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $55,990
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $51,791
CD player, remote 300 300 300  
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Polished alloy wheels 750      
Ultra Luxury Collection       5,535
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       795
CD player, remote 264 264 264  
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 62
Polished alloy wheels 660      
Ultra Luxury Collection       4,594
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       660
Options (change) 1,150 400 400 6,405
Options (change) 1,012 352 352 5,316
Destination 995 995 995 900
Total Price $57,815 $61,465 $70,735 $63,295
Total Invoice $54,058 $57,512 $66,180 $58,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,075
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/65-18
Total Price$57,815$61,465$70,735$63,295
Adjustments for Features-135-2,110-3,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,680$59,355$67,650$63,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$9,970$0
Total Invoice$54,058$57,512$66,180$58,007
Adjustments for Features-126-1,974-2,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,932$55,538$63,294$58,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,606$9,362$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2015201520152008
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$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
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
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 
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$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 
Analog clock   $25
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Removable third row seats   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,740$11,715$12,690$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$2,110$3,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-126-1,974-2,8860

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20152008
ModelCTSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in116.0 in
Length195.5 in202.5 in
Width72.2 in79.0 in
Height57.2 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.5,666 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
13.7 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.760.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.7108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested240078%
Total Not Requested67522%

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