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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: $51,425

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $6,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,732

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $5,851

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Model Year20082006
ModelDTSEscalade
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,175 $53,850
Base Invoice $40,369 $49,811
Luxury II Package 3,500  
Front buckets 0  
Engine-block heater 100  
Sun and Sound Package 740  
Navigation system 2,145  
FWD 0  
Luxury Collection 895  
Select Edition   3,490
Luxury II Package 3,272  
Front buckets 0  
Engine-block heater 83  
Sun and Sound Package 615  
Navigation system 1,780  
FWD 0  
Luxury Collection 743  
Select Edition   2,897
Options (change) 7,380 3,490
Options (change) 6,493 2,897
Destination 870 875
Total Price $51,425 $58,215
Total Invoice $47,732 $53,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,596
Model Year20082006
ModelDTSEscalade
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8345hp V8
TransmissionA4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17265/70-17
Total Price$51,425$58,215
Adjustments for Features0-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,425$55,765
Total Invoice$47,732$53,583
Adjustments for Features0-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,732$51,328

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082006
ModelDTSEscalade
TrimV8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Transmission temperature gauge $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$3,790$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,255

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082006
ModelDTSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in116.0 in
Length207.6 in198.9 in
Width74.8 in78.9 in
Height57.6 in74.2 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.5,342 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.863.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.8104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested407%
Total Not Requested54093%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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