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Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,585

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $19,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,894

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $18,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelDTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,195 $68,575 $70,965 $82,585
Base Invoice $38,517 $64,171 $66,406 $77,216
Luxury III Package 6,500      
Navigation system 1,795      
Sunroof 1,200 995 995  
Engine-block heater 100 75 75 75
Luxury III Package 6,013      
Navigation system 1,490      
Sunroof 996 876 876  
Engine-block heater 83 66 66 66
Options (change) 9,595 1,070 1,070 75
Options (change) 8,582 942 942 66
Destination 795 950 950 950
Total Price $51,585 $70,595 $72,985 $83,610
Total Invoice $47,894 $66,063 $68,298 $78,232

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,393
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelDTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG14/18 MPG14/18 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$51,585$70,595$72,985$83,610
Adjustments for Features0-4,035-5,410-7,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,585$66,560$67,575$75,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,015$9,405
Total Invoice$47,894$66,063$68,298$78,232
Adjustments for Features0-3,776-5,063-7,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,894$62,287$63,235$71,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$948$8,792

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelDTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200   
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50   
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225   
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Removable third row seats $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,805$7,840$9,215$11,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,035$5,410$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,776-5,063-7,153

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062011
ModelDTSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in116.0 in
Length207.6 in202.5 in
Width74.8 in79.0 in
Height57.6 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.5,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 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
18.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.860.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.8108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested302565%
Total Not Requested165535%

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