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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: $61,785

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $19,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,668

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $17,015

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Model Year2018201820182009
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $86,295 $80,725
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $81,980 $74,671
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Polished alloy wheels 600   900  
Luxury Package     2,500  
Panoramic sunroof     1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Engine-block heater 89 89 89 62
Polished alloy wheels 534   801  
Luxury Package     2,225  
Panoramic sunroof     1,291  
Options (change) 1,295 695 4,950 75
Options (change) 1,153 619 4,406 62
Destination 995 995 995 950
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $61,785 $72,785 $93,240 $81,750
Total Invoice $58,668 $69,154 $88,381 $75,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,881
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19285/45-22
Total Price$61,785$72,785$93,240$81,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-1,700-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,785$70,185$91,540$79,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,400$29,755$0
Total Invoice$58,668$69,154$88,381$75,683
Adjustments for Features0-2,470-1,611-2,134
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,668$66,684$86,770$73,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,016$28,102$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscalade
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
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 / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
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, power   $200
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  
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 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
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$200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
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 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500 
Differential cooler  $0 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75
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 
Power-deployable running boards   $750
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
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 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$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$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
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
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$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,610$13,210$12,310$12,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$1,700$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,470-1,611-2,134

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,656 lb.5,692 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 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%

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