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Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,645

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $25,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,027

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $25,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeMDX
TrimPremiumPlatinumAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $83,595 $92,695 $54,650
Base Invoice $79,415 $88,060 $51,284
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
AWD     2,000
Entertainment Package     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530    
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120  
AWD     1,874
Entertainment Package     1,874
Options (change) 730 135 4,000
Options (change) 650 120 3,748
Destination 1,295 1,295 995
Total Price $85,620 $94,125 $59,645
Total Invoice $81,360 $89,475 $56,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,330
Model Year201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeMDX
TrimPremiumPlatinumAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8420hp V8290hp I6
TransmissionT10T10T9
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG14/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22245/50-20
Total Price$85,620$94,125$59,645
Adjustments for Features-1,055-4,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,565$89,520$59,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$0
Total Invoice$81,360$89,475$56,027
Adjustments for Features-1,003-4,3780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,357$85,097$56,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,740$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeMDX
TrimPremiumPlatinumAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Display key  $50
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200$200
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 $1000
Media drive  $15
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
Streaming video support$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,635$13,185$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$4,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,003-4,3780

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182018
ModelEscaladeMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in111.0 in
Length203.9 in196.2 in
Width80.5 in77.2 in
Height74.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,215 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested17526%
Total Not Requested50074%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200Yes
HDMI port25Yes
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132575%
Total Not Requested45025%

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