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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: $55,450

Acura MDX   
Difference: $30,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,306

Acura MDX   
Difference: $30,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeMDX
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $83,595 $92,695 $43,030
Base Invoice $79,415 $88,060 $39,863
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
Sunroof 0 0  
Entertainment Package     1,900
Advance Package     9,625
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120  
Sunroof 0 0  
Entertainment Package     1,739
Advance Package     8,809
Options (change) 730 135 11,525
Options (change) 650 120 10,548
Destination 1,295 1,295 895
Total Price $85,620 $94,125 $55,450
Total Invoice $81,360 $89,475 $51,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,516
Model Year201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeMDX
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8420hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG14/23 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22255/50-19
Total Price$85,620$94,125$55,450
Adjustments for Features-6,880-10,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,740$83,695$55,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$0
Total Invoice$81,360$89,475$51,306
Adjustments for Features-6,538-9,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,822$79,560$51,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,738$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeMDX
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 $1000
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port$25$25 
Media drive  $15
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Streaming video support$25$25 
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 driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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 release, second row seats$50$50 
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  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$14,110$17,660$7,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,880$10,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,538-9,9150

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182012
ModelEscaladeMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in108.3 in
Length203.9 in191.6 in
Width80.5 in78.5 in
Height74.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested295074%
Total Not Requested104026%

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