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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: $38,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $35,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeRDX
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $81,545 $89,350 $35,800
Base Invoice $76,245 $83,542 $33,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495  
Cargo cover 195 195  
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
Advance Package     6,700
AWD     1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436  
Cargo cover 172 172  
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119  
Advance Package     6,347
AWD     1,421
Options (change) 825 825 8,200
Options (change) 727 727 7,768
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $83,365 $91,170 $44,975
Total Invoice $77,967 $85,264 $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: $32,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,267
Model Year201620162018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeRDX
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8420hp V8279hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22235/60-18
Total Price$83,365$91,170$44,975
Adjustments for Features-6,375-9,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,990$81,645$44,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$0
Total Invoice$77,967$85,264$42,738
Adjustments for Features-5,962-8,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,005$76,356$42,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,351$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201620162018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeRDX
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $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 
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Media drive  $15
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$12,405$15,555$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,375$9,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,962-8,9080

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162018
ModelEscaladeRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in105.7 in
Length203.9 in184.4 in
Width80.5 in73.7 in
Height74.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested525085%
Total Not Requested91515%

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