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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: $52,585

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $32,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,724

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $30,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelDTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,195 $81,470 $89,275
Base Invoice $38,517 $76,174 $83,472
Luxury III Package 6,500    
Navigation system 1,795    
Engine-block heater 100 75 75
Sunroof 1,200 0 0
Adaptive cruise control 1,000    
Cargo mat   85 85
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 0
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,900 1,900
Luxury III Package 6,013    
Navigation system 1,490    
Engine-block heater 83 66 66
Sunroof 996 0 0
Adaptive cruise control 830    
Cargo mat   75 75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119 119
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 0
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,672 1,672
Options (change) 10,595 2,195 2,195
Options (change) 9,412 1,932 1,932
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $52,585 $84,660 $92,465
Total Invoice $48,724 $79,101 $86,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,940
Model Year200620152015
ModelDTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$52,585$84,660$92,465
Adjustments for Features0-10,100-12,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,585$74,560$80,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,755
Total Invoice$48,724$79,101$86,399
Adjustments for Features0-9,437-11,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,724$69,664$75,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,382

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year200620152015
ModelDTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
 $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support $0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio $50$50
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100 $100
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Total Value of Features$3,750$13,850$15,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,100$12,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,437-11,353

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062015
ModelDTSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in116.0 in
Length207.6 in203.9 in
Width74.8 in80.5 in
Height57.6 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.5,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 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
18.8 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.851.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.894.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested350577%
Total Not Requested102523%

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