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Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $33,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $31,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTLTL
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $73,140 $85,935 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $68,440 $80,349 $30,991 $35,117
Sunroof 995 995   995      
Navigation system           2,500  
Sunroof 876 876   876      
Navigation system           2,292  
Options (change) 995 995 0 995 0 2,500 0
Options (change) 876 876 0 876 0 2,292 0
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 715 715
Total Price $70,520 $72,910 $83,535 $75,085 $86,885 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $65,997 $68,232 $78,166 $70,266 $81,299 $33,998 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,840
Model Year2011201120112011201120082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTLTL
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$70,520$72,910$83,535$75,085$86,885$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-7,650-9,025-11,260-9,050-11,6850-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,870$63,885$72,275$66,035$75,200$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$9,405$3,165$12,330$0$1,825
Total Invoice$65,997$68,232$78,166$70,266$81,299$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-7,159-8,446-10,536-8,469-10,9340-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,838$59,786$67,630$61,797$70,365$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$8,792$2,959$11,527$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TL

Model Year2011201120112011201120082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTLTL
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100    
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100  
Active noise reduction      $0
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist     $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter     $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents     $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Running boards$350  $350   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200  
Cassette player     $50$50
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000   
Rear seat audio controls$25      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights     $25$25
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
LED headlights  $1000 $1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000  
Wood trim  $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels     $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850$850$850$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$11,680$13,055$15,290$13,080$15,715$4,030$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,650$9,025$11,260$9,050$11,685$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,159-8,446-10,536-8,469-10,9340-161

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112008
ModelEscaladeTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in107.9 in
Length202.5 in189.3 in
Width79.0 in72.2 in
Height75.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.9 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 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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