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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: $42,215

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $38,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,044

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $35,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeLaCrosse
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $79,945 $83,295 $30,170
Base Invoice $74,749 $77,881 $28,963
Engine-block heater 75 75 50
Premium 2 Group     4,695
Driver Confidence Package     1,440
Navigation system     895
Entertainment Package     600
Panoramic sunroof     1,195
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,295
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     650
Rear spoiler     350
Engine-block heater 66 66 44
Premium 2 Group     4,507
Driver Confidence Package     1,267
Navigation system     788
Entertainment Package     528
Panoramic sunroof     1,052
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,140
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     572
Rear spoiler     308
Options (change) 75 75 11,170
Options (change) 66 66 10,206
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $81,015 $84,365 $42,215
Total Invoice $75,810 $78,942 $40,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,861
Model Year201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeLaCrosse
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 Hhp
TransmissionT6D4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22235/50-18
Total Price$81,015$84,365$42,215
Adjustments for Features-6,310-6,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,705$77,480$42,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0
Total Invoice$75,810$78,942$40,044
Adjustments for Features-5,905-6,4420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,905$72,500$40,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,595$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeLaCrosse
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Media drive  $15
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power release, second row seats$50  
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$12,090$12,665$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,310$6,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,905-6,4420

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122012
ModelEscaladeLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in111.7 in
Length202.5 in196.9 in
Width79.0 in73.1 in
Height75.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in40.5 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested322578%
Total Not Requested90022%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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