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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: $58,215

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $3,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,583

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $4,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,850 $59,195 $70,795 $85,995
Base Invoice $49,811 $56,235 $67,255 $81,695
Select Edition 3,490      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595  
Engine-block heater   100 100 100
Polished alloy wheels   600   900
Luxury Package       2,075
Panoramic sunroof       1,450
Select Edition 2,897      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530  
Engine-block heater   89 89 89
Polished alloy wheels   534   801
Luxury Package       1,847
Panoramic sunroof       1,291
Options (change) 3,490 1,295 695 4,525
Options (change) 2,897 1,153 619 4,028
Destination 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $58,215 $61,485 $72,485 $92,515
Total Invoice $53,583 $58,383 $68,869 $87,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $214
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp V8335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$58,215$61,485$72,485$92,515
Adjustments for Features0-4,830-7,355-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,215$56,655$65,130$86,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,475$30,055
Total Invoice$53,583$58,383$68,869$87,718
Adjustments for Features0-4,586-6,988-5,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,583$53,797$61,881$82,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,084$28,417

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Backup collision intervention  $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Performance traction management   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Differential cooler   $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside cladding$350   
Carbon fiber hood   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
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 external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge  $75$75
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Rear camera mirror $200$200$200
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Transmission temperature gauge$75   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Folding third row seats$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Removable third row seats$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,300$12,130$14,655$13,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830$7,355$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,586-6,988-5,504

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062017
ModelEscaladeCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in114.6 in
Length198.9 in195.5 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height74.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.4 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 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft313.7 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 CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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