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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: $39,425

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $31,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,918

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $30,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $73,140 $85,935 $29,270 $49,475
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $68,440 $80,349 $27,368 $45,372
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75 75 100 100
Sunroof 995 995   995   1,200 1,200
Luxury Package           1,800  
Leather seating surfaces           1,300  
Sport Package           1,640  
Navigation system           2,995  
Folding second row seats           400  
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66 66 83 83
Sunroof 876 876   876   996 996
Luxury Package           1,493  
Leather seating surfaces           1,079  
Sport Package           1,361  
Navigation system           2,486  
Folding second row seats           332  
Options (change) 1,070 1,070 75 1,070 75 9,435 1,300
Options (change) 942 942 66 942 66 7,830 1,079
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $70,595 $72,985 $83,610 $75,160 $86,960 $39,425 $52,795
Total Invoice $66,063 $68,298 $78,232 $70,332 $81,365 $35,918 $48,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,220
Model Year2011201120112011201120062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$70,595$72,985$83,610$75,160$86,960$39,425$52,795
Adjustments for Features-7,400-8,775-11,010-9,025-11,66000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,195$64,210$72,600$66,135$75,300$39,425$52,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$9,405$2,940$12,105$0$13,370
Total Invoice$66,063$68,298$78,232$70,332$81,365$35,918$48,471
Adjustments for Features-6,925-8,211-10,302-8,445-10,91000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,138$60,087$67,930$61,887$70,455$35,918$48,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$949$8,792$2,749$11,317$0$12,553

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201120112011201120062006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100    
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800  
6-speed manual     $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist     $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Tires, run-flat      $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter     $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Running boards$350  $350   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25      
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Headlight washers     $50$50
LED headlights  $1000 $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50    
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000  
Wood trim  $300 $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels      $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels     $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$10,540$11,915$14,150$12,165$14,800$3,140$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,400$8,775$11,010$9,025$11,660$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,925-8,211-10,302-8,445-10,91000

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112006
ModelEscaladeCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in113.4 in
Length202.5 in190.1 in
Width79.0 in70.6 in
Height75.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.2 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 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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