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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: $58,170

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $8,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,160

Acura MDX Advance   
Difference: $6,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelEscaladeMDX
TrimBaseAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $53,230
Base Invoice $51,791 $49,506
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
AWD 2,500 2,000
Entertainment Package   2,000
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075  
AWD 2,312 1,857
Entertainment Package   1,857
Options (change) 9,330 4,000
Options (change) 7,981 3,714
Destination 900 940
Total Price $66,220 $58,170
Total Invoice $60,672 $54,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,142
Model Year20082016
ModelEscaladeMDX
TrimBaseAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18245/55-19
Total Price$66,220$58,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,220$55,345
Total Invoice$60,672$54,160
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,672$51,530

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082016
ModelEscaladeMDX
TrimBaseAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Display key $50
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
HDMI port $25
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,905$11,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,630

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20082016
ModelEscaladeMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in111.0 in
Length202.5 in193.6 in
Width79.0 in77.2 in
Height75.9 in67.6 in
Curb Weight5,665 lb.4,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in27.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested227574%
Total Not Requested80026%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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