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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: $32,875

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $22,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,292

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $22,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelDTSEscape
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $54,825 $26,370
Base Invoice $51,809 $24,587
Navigation system   1,995
Limited Luxury Package   1,585
3.0L V6   1,195
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   495
Cargo net   65
Remote start   345
Navigation system   1,696
Limited Luxury Package   1,348
3.0L V6   1,088
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   421
Cargo net   34
Remote start   293
Options (change) 0 5,680
Options (change) 0 4,880
Destination 920 825
Total Price $55,745 $32,875
Total Invoice $52,729 $30,292

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,358
Model Year20112012
ModelDTSEscape
TrimPremiumLimited
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)225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$55,745$32,875
Adjustments for Features-3,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,490$32,875
Total Invoice$52,729$30,292
Adjustments for Features-3,0790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,650$30,292

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112012
ModelDTSEscape
TrimPremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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
Surround sound$250 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Total Value of Features$7,015$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0790

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112012
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
Ford Escape Limited

Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
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, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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