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Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,045

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $16,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,008

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $14,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelEscaladeCTSCTS
TrimBaseBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,850 $36,265 $58,280
Base Invoice $49,811 $33,908 $53,326
Polished alloy wheels 795   800
Sunroof 1,550    
Luxury Collection   2,755  
Temporary spare tire   250  
Engine-block heater   100 100
Panoramic sunroof   900 900
Polished alloy wheels 493   664
Sunroof 1,287    
Luxury Collection   2,287  
Temporary spare tire   208  
Engine-block heater   83 83
Panoramic sunroof   747 747
Options (change) 2,345 4,005 1,800
Options (change) 1,780 3,325 1,494
Destination 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $57,070 $41,045 $63,455
Total Invoice $52,466 $38,008 $58,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,802
Model Year200620092009
ModelEscaladeCTSCTS
TrimBaseBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp V8hp 556hp V8
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9212, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17235/55-17255/40-19
Total Price$57,070$41,045$63,455
Adjustments for Features-5,0650-2,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,005$41,045$60,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,695
Total Invoice$52,466$38,008$58,195
Adjustments for Features-4,6560-2,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,810$38,008$55,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,697

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200620092009
ModelEscaladeCTSCTS
TrimBaseBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Removable third row seats$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,140$4,075$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,065$0$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6560-2,490

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062009
ModelEscaladeCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in113.4 in
Length198.9 in191.6 in
Width78.9 in72.5 in
Height74.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.3,862 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		63.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		104.6 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested204076%
Total Not Requested65024%

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