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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: $51,055

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $26,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,470

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $24,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,990 $44,195 $49,795 $63,600
Base Invoice $51,791 $41,322 $46,558 $59,466
Platinum Edition 20,605      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Navigation System   1,650    
Roof rack   325 325 325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,960 1,960 1,960
Polished alloy wheels   750   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Wood trim       600
Platinum Edition 19,059      
Engine-block heater 62 88 88 88
Navigation System   1,452    
Roof rack   286 286 286
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,725 1,725 1,725
Polished alloy wheels   660   704
Panoramic sunroof   1,012   1,012
Wood trim       528
Options (change) 20,680 5,935 2,385 4,935
Options (change) 19,121 5,223 2,099 4,343
Destination 900 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $77,570 $51,055 $53,105 $72,060
Total Invoice $71,812 $47,470 $49,582 $67,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,468
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine403hp V8318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$77,570$51,055$53,105$72,060
Adjustments for Features-7,4250-1,965-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,145$51,055$51,140$69,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$85$18,180
Total Invoice$71,812$47,470$49,582$67,334
Adjustments for Features-6,8740-1,835-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,938$47,470$47,747$64,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$277$17,224

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Super-heated washer fluid$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards$750   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Media drive $15$15$15
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50   
Removable third row seats$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$12,815$5,390$7,355$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,425$0$1,965$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8740-1,835-2,640

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082014
ModelEscaladeCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in113.4 in
Length202.5 in191.6 in
Width79.0 in72.6 in
Height75.9 in59.1 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.3,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.9 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 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power-deployable running boards400No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
285/45R22 tires400No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Power release, second row seats50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels150No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested367556%
Total Not Requested287544%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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