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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: $58,835

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $36,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,040

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $36,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelDTSEscalade
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,175 $92,195
Base Invoice $40,369 $87,585
Luxury III Package 5,000  
Sun and Sound Package 1,505  
Platinum Edition 6,490  
Front buckets 0  
Engine-block heater 100 100
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
FWD 0  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,900
Cargo mat   85
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135
Sunroof   0
Luxury III Package 4,675  
Sun and Sound Package 1,249  
Platinum Edition 5,387  
Front buckets 0  
Engine-block heater 83 89
Adaptive cruise control 1,407  
FWD 0  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,691
Cargo mat   76
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 14,790 2,220
Options (change) 12,801 1,976
Destination 870 1,195
Total Price $58,835 $95,610
Total Invoice $54,040 $90,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,571
Model Year20082017
ModelDTSEscalade
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17285/45-22
Total Price$58,835$95,610
Adjustments for Features0-12,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,835$82,815
Total Invoice$54,040$90,756
Adjustments for Features0-12,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,040$78,611

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082017
ModelDTSEscalade
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
HD radio $50
HDMI port $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Streaming video support $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror $200
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$3,925$16,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,145

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082017
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.5,521 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 V8

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested355575%
Total Not Requested120025%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested395098%
Total Not Requested1002%

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