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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: $48,710

Acura MDX   
Difference: $25,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,302

Acura MDX   
Difference: $25,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMDX
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $40,195
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $36,514
Sunroof 995 995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395      
AWD 2,550 2,550 2,500  
Sport Package       5,600
Entertainment Package       2,200
Sunroof 876 876    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,228      
AWD 2,385 2,384 2,338  
Sport Package       5,078
Entertainment Package       1,995
Options (change) 4,940 3,545 2,500 7,800
Options (change) 4,489 3,260 2,338 7,073
Destination 950 950 950 715
Total Price $74,465 $75,460 $86,035 $48,710
Total Invoice $69,610 $70,616 $80,504 $44,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,162
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMDX
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22255/55-18
Total Price$74,465$75,460$86,035$48,710
Adjustments for Features-3,365-3,765-6,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,100$71,695$80,035$48,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$8,935$0
Total Invoice$69,610$70,616$80,504$44,302
Adjustments for Features-3,146-3,523-5,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,464$67,093$74,890$44,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$629$8,426$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeMDX
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 $1000
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,980$10,380$12,615$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,365$3,765$6,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,146-3,523-5,6140

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20112008
ModelEscaladeMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in108.3 in
Length202.5 in190.7 in
Width79.0 in78.5 in
Height75.9 in68.2 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,539 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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