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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: $62,525

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $23,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,479

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $23,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $79,415 $88,060
CD player, remote 250 250 250    
Driver Assist Package 2,540        
20-way performance front seats 1,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 595  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 530        
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100
Polished alloy wheels 750     600 600
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       135 135
Sunroof       0 0
CD player, remote 220 220 220    
Driver Assist Package 2,235        
20-way performance front seats 1,144        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 530  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 466        
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 89 89
Polished alloy wheels 660     534 534
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       120 120
Sunroof       0 0
Options (change) 5,965 845 845 1,430 835
Options (change) 5,249 744 744 1,273 743
Destination 995 995 995 1,295 1,295
Total Price $63,245 $62,525 $71,795 $86,320 $94,825
Total Invoice $58,870 $58,479 $67,147 $81,983 $90,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,844
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T10T10
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$63,245$62,525$71,795$86,320$94,825
Adjustments for Features0-100-725-5,005-8,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,245$62,425$71,070$81,315$86,270
Cost Above Minimum$820$0$8,645$0$4,955
Total Invoice$58,870$58,479$67,147$81,983$90,098
Adjustments for Features0-94-678-4,754-8,129
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,870$58,385$66,469$77,229$81,969
Cost Above Minimum$485$0$8,084$0$4,740

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1500$1500
RWD$0$0$0  
   $0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150$150
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0
Cargo Management 
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  
Refrigerated storage compartment    $250
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated rear side windows $100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Power-deployable running boards    $750
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Running boards   $350 
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system   $100$100
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000 
HDMI port   $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system    $200
Streaming video support   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Boost gauge  $75  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights   $125$125
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Rear camera mirror   $200$200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
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$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,240$7,340$7,965$12,245$15,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$725$5,005$8,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-678-4,754-8,129

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20162018
ModelCTSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in116.0 in
Length195.5 in203.9 in
Width72.2 in80.5 in
Height57.2 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
13.7 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.751.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.794.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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