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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: $41,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $39,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTLTL
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,045 $81,545 $89,350 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $72,037 $76,245 $83,542 $30,991 $35,117
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135    
Sunroof 0 0 0    
Navigation system       2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119 119    
Sunroof 0 0 0    
Navigation system       2,292  
Options (change) 630 630 630 2,500 0
Options (change) 555 555 555 2,292 0
Destination 995 995 995 715 715
Total Price $78,670 $83,170 $90,975 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $73,587 $77,795 $85,092 $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: $29,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,598
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTLTL
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$78,670$83,170$90,975$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-11,750-14,125-17,2750-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,920$69,045$73,700$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$6,780$0$1,825
Total Invoice$73,587$77,795$85,092$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-10,991-13,212-16,1580-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,596$64,583$68,934$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,987$6,338$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTLTL
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist   $50$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$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$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$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards$350$350$350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000   
HD radio$50$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$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  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
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  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$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  
Metal pedals    $75
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$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  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$15,840$18,215$21,365$4,090$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,750$14,125$17,275$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,991-13,212-16,1580-161

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162008
ModelEscaladeTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in107.9 in
Length203.9 in189.3 in
Width80.5 in72.2 in
Height74.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.9 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 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 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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