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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: $46,700

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $38,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,371

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $36,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTLX
TrimPremiumPlatinumV6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,595 $92,695 $36,200
Base Invoice $79,415 $88,060 $34,374
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
Advance Package     7,550
AWD     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530    
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120  
Advance Package     7,152
AWD     1,895
Options (change) 730 135 9,550
Options (change) 650 120 9,047
Destination 1,295 1,295 950
Total Price $85,620 $94,125 $46,700
Total Invoice $81,360 $89,475 $44,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,140
Model Year201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTLX
TrimPremiumPlatinumV6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T9
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG14/23 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22225/50-18
Total Price$85,620$94,125$46,700
Adjustments for Features-6,155-9,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,465$84,420$46,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$0
Total Invoice$81,360$89,475$44,371
Adjustments for Features-5,849-9,2260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,511$80,249$44,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,738$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTLX
TrimPremiumPlatinumV6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield  $250
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HDMI port$25$25 
Media drive  $15
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 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$12,985$16,535$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,155$9,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,849-9,2260

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
ModelEscaladeTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in109.3 in
Length203.9 in191.7 in
Width80.5 in73.0 in
Height74.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.5 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested447584%
Total Not Requested84016%

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