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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: $45,720

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $39,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,865

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $38,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTLX
TrimPremiumPlatinum3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,595 $92,695 $35,320
Base Invoice $79,415 $88,060 $33,171
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
Advance Package     7,280
AWD     2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530    
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120  
Advance Package     6,738
AWD     2,036
Options (change) 730 135 9,480
Options (change) 650 120 8,774
Destination 1,295 1,295 920
Total Price $85,620 $94,125 $45,720
Total Invoice $81,360 $89,475 $42,865

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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: $32,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,055
Model Year201820182015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTLX
TrimPremiumPlatinum3.5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T9
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG14/23 MPG21/31 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$45,720
Adjustments for Features-7,830-11,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,790$82,745$45,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$0
Total Invoice$81,360$89,475$42,865
Adjustments for Features-7,440-10,8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,920$78,657$42,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,737$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTLX
TrimPremiumPlatinum3.5
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 
Heated steering wheel$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 
Around view cameras$500$500 
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
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 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
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 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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-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$14,510$18,060$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,830$11,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,440-10,8180

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182015
ModelEscaladeTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in109.3 in
Length203.9 in190.3 in
Width80.5 in73.0 in
Height74.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,748 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft313.2 ft3

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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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested505084%
Total Not Requested94016%

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