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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $35,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $33,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRDX
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $33,895
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $31,164
Sunroof 995 995    
AWD 2,550 2,550 2,500  
Technology Package       3,300
Sunroof 876 876    
AWD 2,385 2,384 2,338  
Technology Package       3,026
Options (change) 3,545 3,545 2,500 3,300
Options (change) 3,261 3,260 2,338 3,026
Destination 950 950 950 760
Total Price $73,070 $75,460 $86,035 $37,955
Total Invoice $68,382 $70,616 $80,504 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,625
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRDX
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/55-18
Total Price$73,070$75,460$86,035$37,955
Adjustments for Features-6,205-7,580-9,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,865$67,880$76,220$37,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$9,355$0
Total Invoice$68,382$70,616$80,504$34,950
Adjustments for Features-5,807-7,093-9,1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,575$63,523$71,320$34,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$8,745$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRDX
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200 
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$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
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 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
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  
Rear seat audio controls$25   
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Boost gauge   $75
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 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850$850 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$12,530$13,905$16,140$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,205$7,580$9,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,807-7,093-9,1840

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112009
ModelEscaladeRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in104.3 in
Length202.5 in180.7 in
Width79.0 in73.6 in
Height75.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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