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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: $50,070

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $36,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,463

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $35,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelEscaladeCTS
TrimPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,585 $33,675
Base Invoice $77,216 $31,486
Engine-block heater 75 100
AWD 2,500 1,900
Performance Collection (AWD)   2,135
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
3.6L V6   1,000
Polished alloy wheels   750
Temporary spare tire   250
Engine-block heater 66 83
AWD 2,338 1,577
Performance Collection (AWD)   1,772
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
3.6L V6   1,072
Polished alloy wheels   623
Temporary spare tire   208
Options (change) 2,575 15,650
Options (change) 2,404 13,232
Destination 950 745
Total Price $86,110 $50,070
Total Invoice $80,570 $45,463

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,145
Model Year20112008
ModelEscaladeCTS
TrimPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22235/50-18
Total Price$86,110$50,070
Adjustments for Features-8,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,600$50,070
Total Invoice$80,570$45,463
Adjustments for Features-7,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,608$45,463

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112008
ModelEscaladeCTS
TrimPlatinum EditionBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Media drive $15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Removable third row seats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$15,765$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112008
ModelEscaladeCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in113.4 in
Length202.5 in191.6 in
Width79.0 in72.5 in
Height75.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,001 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 in54.7 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 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		60.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		108.9 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested292571%
Total Not Requested120029%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested450064%
Total Not Requested256536%

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