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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: $56,850

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $25,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,700

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $24,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelDTSEscalade
TrimV8Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,855 $81,625
Base Invoice $42,874 $76,319
Luxury III Package 5,180  
Platinum Edition 4,795  
Front buckets 0  
Engine-block heater 100 75
FWD 0  
Luxury III Package 4,843  
Platinum Edition 3,980  
Front buckets 0  
Engine-block heater 83 66
FWD 0  
Options (change) 10,075 75
Options (change) 8,906 66
Destination 920 950
Total Price $56,850 $82,650
Total Invoice $52,700 $77,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,222
Model Year20092010
ModelDTSEscalade
TrimV8Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17285/45-22
Total Price$56,850$82,650
Adjustments for Features0-5,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,850$76,865
Total Invoice$52,700$77,335
Adjustments for Features0-5,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,700$71,922

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092010
ModelDTSEscalade
TrimV8Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, power $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power release, second row seats $50
Removable third row seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,680$10,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,413

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092010
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 V8

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested287566%
Total Not Requested150534%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested312577%
Total Not Requested95023%

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