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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: $32,415

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $18,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,901

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $17,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelDTSEscape
TrimV8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,855 $26,370
Base Invoice $42,874 $24,587
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 2,145 1,995
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Engine-block heater 100 35
Cargo net 95 65
Heated front seats 1,425  
FWD 0  
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
3.0L V6   1,195
Remote start   345
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 1,780 1,696
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Engine-block heater 83 30
Cargo net 78 34
Heated front seats 1,183  
FWD 0  
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
3.0L V6   1,088
Remote start   293
Options (change) 4,615 5,220
Options (change) 3,830 4,489
Destination 920 825
Total Price $51,390 $32,415
Total Invoice $47,624 $29,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,838
Model Year20092012
ModelDTSEscape
TrimV8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$51,390$32,415
Adjustments for Features-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,435$32,415
Total Invoice$47,624$29,901
Adjustments for Features-8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,739$29,901

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092012
ModelDTSEscape
TrimV8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
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 audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,415$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8850

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092012
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 opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%

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