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Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,740

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $19,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,081

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $16,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelEscaladeTLX
TrimBase3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,990 $35,320
Base Invoice $51,791 $33,240
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535  
AWD 2,500 2,200
Advance Package   7,280
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594  
AWD 2,312 2,066
Advance Package   6,835
Options (change) 8,035 9,480
Options (change) 6,906 8,901
Destination 900 940
Total Price $64,925 $45,740
Total Invoice $59,597 $43,081

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,001
Model Year20082016
ModelEscaladeTLX
TrimBase3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18225/50-18
Total Price$64,925$45,740
Adjustments for Features-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,275$45,740
Total Invoice$59,597$43,081
Adjustments for Features-1,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,082$43,081

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082016
ModelEscaladeTLX
TrimBase3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Removable third row seats$0 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,380$10,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5150

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082016
ModelEscaladeTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in109.3 in
Length202.5 in190.3 in
Width79.0 in73.0 in
Height75.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight5,665 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.5 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested222572%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested305051%
Total Not Requested294049%

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