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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: $19,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,668

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $17,142

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Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $86,295 $79,945 $83,295
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $81,980 $74,749 $77,881
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75 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 66 66
Polished alloy wheels 534   801    
Luxury Package     2,225    
Panoramic sunroof     1,291    
Options (change) 1,295 695 4,950 75 75
Options (change) 1,153 619 4,406 66 66
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $61,785 $72,785 $93,240 $81,015 $84,365
Total Invoice $58,668 $69,154 $88,381 $75,810 $78,942

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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: $16,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,494
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT8T8T8T6D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$61,785$72,785$93,240$81,015$84,365
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-1,700-2,830-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,785$70,185$91,540$78,185$80,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,400$29,755$0$2,775
Total Invoice$58,668$69,154$88,381$75,810$78,942
Adjustments for Features0-2,470-1,611-2,648-3,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,668$66,684$86,770$73,162$75,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,016$28,102$0$2,594

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic    $1800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 $100
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$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$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  
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$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$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$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  
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$500  
Differential cooler  $0  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Carbon fiber hood  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows $100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Power-deployable running boards   $750$750
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200$200
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$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$25
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Boost gauge $75$75  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$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$0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850$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$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,785$13,385$12,485$13,615$14,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$1,700$2,830$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,470-1,611-2,648-3,186

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182012
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 outlet100Yes
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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