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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: $57,565

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $28,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,241

Acura ZDX   
Difference: $28,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeZDX
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $83,595 $92,695 $46,120
Base Invoice $79,415 $88,060 $42,691
Sunroof 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
Advance Package     10,550
Sunroof 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120  
Advance Package     9,655
Options (change) 730 135 10,550
Options (change) 650 120 9,655
Destination 1,295 1,295 895
Total Price $85,620 $94,125 $57,565
Total Invoice $81,360 $89,475 $53,241

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura ZDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ZDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,728
Model Year201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeZDX
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8420hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG14/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16435, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22255/50-19
Total Price$85,620$94,125$57,565
Adjustments for Features-8,830-12,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,790$81,745$57,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$0
Total Invoice$81,360$89,475$53,241
Adjustments for Features-8,391-11,7680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,969$77,707$53,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,738$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeZDX
TrimPremiumPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
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  
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port$25$25 
Media drive  $15
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Streaming video support$25$25 
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 driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather accent trim  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$16,410$19,960$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,830$12,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,391-11,7680

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Acura ZDX

Model Year20182012
ModelEscaladeZDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in108.3 in
Length203.9 in192.4 in
Width80.5 in78.5 in
Height74.4 in62.8 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in31.1 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 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft326.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft355.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ZDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 435W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested307583%
Total Not Requested64017%

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