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Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $18,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,896

Acura RDX   
Difference: $16,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelEscaladeRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $35,800
Base Invoice $49,811 $33,995
Select Edition 3,490  
AWD 2,555 1,500
Technology Package   3,700
Select Edition 2,897  
AWD 2,364 1,421
Technology Package   3,505
Options (change) 6,045 5,200
Options (change) 5,261 4,926
Destination 875 975
Total Price $60,770 $41,975
Total Invoice $55,947 $39,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,098
Model Year20062018
ModelEscaladeRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17235/60-18
Total Price$60,770$41,975
Adjustments for Features-1,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,735$41,975
Total Invoice$55,947$39,896
Adjustments for Features-9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,994$39,896

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062018
ModelEscaladeRDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,640$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9530

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20062018
ModelEscaladeRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in105.7 in
Length198.9 in184.4 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height74.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,537 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested190064%
Total Not Requested109036%

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