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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: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $31,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $28,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeRDX
TrimPremiumPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $70,680 $79,945 $35,800
Base Invoice $66,140 $74,749 $33,995
Sunroof 995    
LED headlights 1,500    
AWD 2,550 2,550 1,500
Advance Package     6,700
Sunroof 876    
LED headlights 1,320    
AWD 2,384 2,384 1,421
Advance Package     6,347
Options (change) 5,045 2,550 8,200
Options (change) 4,580 2,384 7,768
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $76,720 $83,490 $44,975
Total Invoice $71,715 $78,128 $42,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,266
Model Year201320132018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeRDX
TrimPremiumPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22235/60-18
Total Price$76,720$83,490$44,975
Adjustments for Features-2,900-5,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,820$78,355$44,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,535$0
Total Invoice$71,715$78,128$42,738
Adjustments for Features-2,711-4,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,004$73,323$42,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,319$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201320132018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeRDX
TrimPremiumPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Power-deployable running boards$750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio  $50
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$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$11,205$13,440$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$5,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,711-4,8050

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132018
ModelEscaladeRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in105.7 in
Length202.5 in184.4 in
Width79.0 in73.7 in
Height75.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.3 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 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested345056%
Total Not Requested271544%

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