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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: $41,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $40,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,602

Acura RDX   
Difference: $38,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRDX
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $35,095
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $32,962
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Cargo cover 195 195 195  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135  
Technology Package       3,700
AWD       1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Cargo cover 174 174 174  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120  
Technology Package       3,424
AWD       1,296
Options (change) 925 925 330 5,100
Options (change) 824 824 294 4,720
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 920
Total Price $81,215 $85,815 $94,320 $41,115
Total Invoice $77,164 $81,534 $89,649 $38,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,374
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRDX
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8273hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/60-18
Total Price$81,215$85,815$94,320$41,115
Adjustments for Features-9,670-11,695-15,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,545$74,120$79,075$41,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$7,530$0
Total Invoice$77,164$81,534$89,649$38,602
Adjustments for Features-9,188-11,112-14,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,976$70,422$75,159$38,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$7,183$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRDX
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
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 
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Power-deployable running boards  $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$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  
HD radio$50$50$50 
HDMI port $25$25 
Media drive   $15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200 
Streaming video support $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$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$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$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$15,435$17,460$21,010$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,670$11,695$15,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,188-11,112-14,4900

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182015
ModelEscaladeRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in105.7 in
Length203.9 in183.5 in
Width80.5 in73.7 in
Height74.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,838 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in58.6 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested212584%
Total Not Requested39016%

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