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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: $58,545

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $37,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,107

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $37,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelDTSEscalade
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,855 $92,695
Base Invoice $42,874 $88,060
Front buckets 0  
Luxury III Package 5,180  
Platinum Edition 4,795  
FWD 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Engine-block heater 100 100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,900
Cargo mat   85
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135
Sunroof   0
Front buckets 0  
Luxury III Package 4,843  
Platinum Edition 3,980  
FWD 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407  
Engine-block heater 83 89
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,691
Cargo mat   76
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 11,770 2,220
Options (change) 10,313 1,976
Destination 920 1,295
Total Price $58,545 $96,210
Total Invoice $54,107 $91,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,698
Model Year20092018
ModelDTSEscalade
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionA4T10
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG14/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17285/45-22
Total Price$58,545$96,210
Adjustments for Features0-13,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,545$83,015
Total Invoice$54,107$91,331
Adjustments for Features0-12,526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,107$78,805

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092018
ModelDTSEscalade
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
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
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
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
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
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$3,600$16,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,526

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092018
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 V8

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels250Yes
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
Total Requested350580%
Total Not Requested87520%
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 system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested397598%
Total Not Requested1002%

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