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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: $51,405

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,778

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $6,880

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Model Year2006201420142014
ModelEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,850 $44,195 $49,795 $63,600
Base Invoice $49,811 $41,322 $46,558 $59,466
Select Edition 3,490      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295      
Navigation System   1,650    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Engine-block heater   100 100 100
Roof rack   325 325 325
Polished alloy wheels   750   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,960 1,960 1,960
Select Edition 2,897      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075      
Navigation System   1,452    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Engine-block heater   88 88 88
Roof rack   286 286 286
Polished alloy wheels   660   704
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,725 1,725 1,725
Options (change) 4,785 6,285 2,735 4,335
Options (change) 3,972 5,531 2,407 3,815
Destination 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $59,510 $51,405 $53,455 $71,460
Total Invoice $54,658 $47,778 $49,890 $66,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,328
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine345hp V8318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$59,510$51,405$53,455$71,460
Adjustments for Features-1,6900-1,715-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,820$51,405$51,740$69,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$335$17,780
Total Invoice$54,658$47,778$49,890$66,806
Adjustments for Features-1,5520-1,601-2,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,106$47,778$48,289$64,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$511$16,901

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net$40   
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Transmission temperature gauge$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front 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$300
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,530$6,840$8,555$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0$1,715$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5520-1,601-2,127

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062014
ModelEscaladeCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in113.4 in
Length198.9 in191.6 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height74.2 in59.1 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.3,941 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 in56.3 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 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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