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Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,060

Acura RL   
Difference: $22,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,940

Acura RL   
Difference: $22,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRL
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $46,680
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $41,935
Sunroof 995 995    
AWD 2,550 2,550 2,500  
Technology Package       3,620
Sunroof 876 876    
AWD 2,385 2,384 2,338  
Technology Package       3,245
Options (change) 3,545 3,545 2,500 3,620
Options (change) 3,261 3,260 2,338 3,245
Destination 950 950 950 760
Total Price $73,070 $75,460 $86,035 $51,060
Total Invoice $68,382 $70,616 $80,504 $45,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,154
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRL
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22245/45-18
Total Price$73,070$75,460$86,035$51,060
Adjustments for Features-5,650-7,025-9,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,420$68,435$76,775$51,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$9,355$0
Total Invoice$68,382$70,616$80,504$45,940
Adjustments for Features-5,288-6,574-8,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,094$64,042$71,839$45,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$8,745$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RL

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRL
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $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 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
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   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$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 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Removable third row seats$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$12,680$14,055$16,290$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,650$7,025$9,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,288-6,574-8,6650

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112009
ModelEscaladeRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.2 in
Length202.5 in195.8 in
Width79.0 in72.7 in
Height75.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.3 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%

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