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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: $30,515

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $17,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,938

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $16,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelDTSEscape
TrimV8XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,175 $23,455
Base Invoice $40,369 $21,789
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 2,145 2,695
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Engine-block heater 100 35
FWD 0  
Luxury Collection 895  
Leather Comfort Group   745
Sun and SYNC Package   745
Remote start   345
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  
Leather Comfort Group   633
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Remote start   293
Cargo net   34
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   591
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 3,990 6,335
Options (change) 3,312 5,424
Destination 870 725
Total Price $48,035 $30,515
Total Invoice $44,551 $27,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,384
Model Year20082009
ModelDTSEscape
TrimV8XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$48,035$30,515
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,710$30,515
Total Invoice$44,551$27,938
Adjustments for Features-1,2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,322$27,938

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082009
ModelDTSEscape
TrimV8XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$4,890$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2290

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082009
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.3,369 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 audio75Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested92584%
Total Not Requested17516%

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