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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: $58,215

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $3,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,583

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $5,085

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Model Year2018201820182006
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $86,295 $53,850
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $81,980 $49,811
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100  
Polished alloy wheels 600   900  
Luxury Package     2,500  
Panoramic sunroof     1,450  
Select Edition       3,490
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Engine-block heater 89 89 89  
Polished alloy wheels 534   801  
Luxury Package     2,225  
Panoramic sunroof     1,291  
Select Edition       2,897
Options (change) 1,295 695 4,950 3,490
Options (change) 1,153 619 4,406 2,897
Destination 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $61,785 $72,785 $93,240 $58,215
Total Invoice $58,668 $69,154 $88,381 $53,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $499
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8345hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19265/70-17
Total Price$61,785$72,785$93,240$58,215
Adjustments for Features-4,830-7,355-5,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,955$65,430$87,435$58,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,475$30,480$0
Total Invoice$58,668$69,154$88,381$53,583
Adjustments for Features-4,586-6,988-5,5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,082$62,166$82,879$53,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,084$28,797$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
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 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
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 
Performance traction management  $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500 
Differential cooler  $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding   $350
Carbon fiber hood  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
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 external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge $75$75 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Transmission temperature gauge   $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Folding third row seats   $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable third row seats   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,130$14,655$13,105$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,830$7,355$5,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,586-6,988-5,5020

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182006
ModelCTSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in116.0 in
Length195.5 in198.9 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in74.2 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.5,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
13.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.763.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.7104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

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

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