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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: $33,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,724

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $33,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelDTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,195 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $38,517 $79,415 $88,060
Luxury III Package 6,500    
Navigation system 1,795    
Adaptive cruise control 1,000    
Sunroof 1,200 0 0
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595  
Cargo mat   85 85
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135
Polished alloy wheels   600 600
Luxury III Package 6,013    
Navigation system 1,490    
Adaptive cruise control 830    
Sunroof 996 0 0
Engine-block heater 83 89 89
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530  
Cargo mat   76 76
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120 120
Polished alloy wheels   534 534
Options (change) 10,595 1,515 920
Options (change) 9,412 1,349 819
Destination 795 1,295 1,295
Total Price $52,585 $86,405 $94,910
Total Invoice $48,724 $82,059 $90,174

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,124
Model Year200620182018
ModelDTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionA4T10T10
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 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$86,405$94,910
Adjustments for Features0-11,805-14,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,585$74,600$80,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,055
Total Invoice$48,724$82,059$90,174
Adjustments for Features0-11,211-13,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,724$70,848$76,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,782

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year200620182018
ModelDTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
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
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
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 prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $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
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
HDMI port $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Streaming video support $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
Rear camera mirror $200$200
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$15,555$18,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,805$14,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,211-13,544

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062018
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.5,578 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Brake assist50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Total Requested350577%
Total Not Requested102523%

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