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Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura ZDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura ZDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,515

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $19,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,704

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $18,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeZDX
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $46,120
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $42,691
Sunroof 995 995    
AWD 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Technology Package       4,500
Sunroof 876 876    
AWD 2,385 2,384 2,384  
Technology Package       4,118
Options (change) 3,545 3,545 2,550 4,500
Options (change) 3,261 3,260 2,384 4,118
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $70,940 $75,220 $83,490 $51,515
Total Invoice $66,394 $70,395 $78,128 $47,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura ZDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,198
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeZDX
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10435, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22255/50-19
Total Price$70,940$75,220$83,490$51,515
Adjustments for Features-4,800-5,675-8,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,140$69,545$75,080$51,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$8,940$0
Total Invoice$66,394$70,395$78,128$47,704
Adjustments for Features-4,492-5,311-7,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,902$65,084$70,258$47,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,182$8,356$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeZDX
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
Media drive   $15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather accent trim   $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 $850 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$12,480$13,355$16,090$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,800$5,675$8,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,492-5,311-7,8700

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20132012
ModelEscaladeZDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in108.3 in
Length202.5 in192.4 in
Width79.0 in78.5 in
Height75.9 in62.8 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in31.1 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 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft355.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ZDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested66541%

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