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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: $56,440

Cadillac DTS Premium   
Difference: $24,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,341

Cadillac DTS Premium   
Difference: $21,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelDTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimPremiumLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,825 $77,045 $81,545 $89,350
Base Invoice $51,809 $72,037 $76,245 $83,542
Driver Awareness Package 695      
Upgraded leather upholstery 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,900 1,900 1,900
Cargo mat   85 85 85
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
Sunroof   0 0 0
Driver Awareness Package 612      
Upgraded leather upholstery 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,672 1,672 1,672
Cargo mat   75 75 75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119 119 119
Sunroof   0 0 0
Options (change) 695 2,615 2,615 2,615
Options (change) 612 2,302 2,302 2,302
Destination 920 995 995 995
Total Price $56,440 $80,655 $85,155 $92,960
Total Invoice $53,341 $75,334 $79,542 $86,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,993
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelDTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimPremiumLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$56,440$80,655$85,155$92,960
Adjustments for Features0-8,565-10,940-14,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,440$72,090$74,215$78,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125$6,780
Total Invoice$53,341$75,334$79,542$86,839
Adjustments for Features0-8,000-10,219-13,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,341$67,334$69,323$73,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,989$6,343

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelDTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimPremiumLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
 $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350$350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Cornering lights$50 $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Total Value of Features$3,625$12,190$14,565$17,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,565$10,940$14,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,000-10,219-13,162

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112016
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.5,594 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 Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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