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Cadillac Escalade vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,760

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $38,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,685

Buick LaCrosse CXS   
Difference: $36,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $73,140 $85,935 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $68,440 $80,349 $26,262 $30,599
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75 75 75 75
Sunroof 995 995   995   900 900
Driver Confidence Package           950  
MP3-compatible player           545  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels           750 750
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66 66 62 62
Sunroof 876 876   876   747 747
Driver Confidence Package           789  
MP3-compatible player           452  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels           623 623
Options (change) 1,070 1,070 75 1,070 75 3,220 1,725
Options (change) 942 942 66 942 66 2,673 1,432
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 750 750
Total Price $70,595 $72,985 $83,610 $75,160 $86,960 $31,760 $34,855
Total Invoice $66,063 $68,298 $78,232 $70,332 $81,365 $29,685 $32,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse CXS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,544
Model Year2011201120112011201120082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$70,595$72,985$83,610$75,160$86,960$31,760$34,855
Adjustments for Features-9,440-10,815-13,050-10,840-13,4750-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,155$62,170$70,560$64,320$73,485$31,760$34,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$9,405$3,165$12,330$0$2,895
Total Invoice$66,063$68,298$78,232$70,332$81,365$29,685$32,781
Adjustments for Features-8,834-10,120-12,211-10,144-12,6080-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,229$58,178$66,021$60,188$68,757$29,685$32,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$949$8,792$2,959$11,528$0$2,908

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2011201120112011201120082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionCXSSuper
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100    
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800  
4-speed automatic     $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter     $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows     $200$200
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Running boards$350  $350   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600  
Rear seat audio controls$25      
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
LED headlights  $1000 $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50    
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000  
Wood trim  $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,705$13,080$15,315$13,105$15,740$2,265$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,440$10,815$13,050$10,840$13,475$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,834-10,120-12,211-10,144-12,6080-188

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112008
ModelEscaladeLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.5 in
Length202.5 in198.1 in
Width79.0 in73.0 in
Height75.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.6 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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