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Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,840

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $19,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,456

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $18,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelDTSEscape
TrimV8XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,175 $21,685
Base Invoice $40,369 $20,229
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 2,145 2,695
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Engine-block heater 100 35
FWD 0  
Luxury Collection 895  
Convenience Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
Remote start   425
Cargo net   65
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695
3.0L V6   1,010
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 1,780 2,291
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Engine-block heater 83 30
FWD 0  
Luxury Collection 743  
Convenience Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
Remote start   361
Cargo net   34
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   591
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 3,990 6,460
Options (change) 3,312 5,532
Destination 870 695
Total Price $48,035 $28,840
Total Invoice $44,551 $26,456

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,194
Model Year20082008
ModelDTSEscape
TrimV8XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8200hp V6
TransmissionA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$48,035$28,840
Adjustments for Features-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,985$28,840
Total Invoice$44,551$26,456
Adjustments for Features-1,9010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,650$26,456

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelDTSEscape
TrimV8XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Total Value of Features$5,340$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9010

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelDTSEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in103.1 in
Length207.6 in174.7 in
Width74.8 in71.1 in
Height57.6 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.866.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested407%
Total Not Requested54093%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested43085%
Total Not Requested7515%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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