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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: $58,875

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $24,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,025

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $23,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,585 $85,935 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995
Base Invoice $77,216 $80,349 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535
Engine-block heater 75 75 100 100 100 100
CD player, remote     250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     495 495 495  
Polished alloy wheels     750     900
Luxury Package           1,600
Panoramic sunroof           1,250
Engine-block heater 66 66 88 88 88 88
CD player, remote     220 220 220 220
Metallic paint (extra cost)     436 436 436  
Polished alloy wheels     660     792
Luxury Package           1,408
Panoramic sunroof           1,100
Options (change) 75 75 1,595 845 845 4,100
Options (change) 66 66 1,404 744 744 3,608
Destination 950 950 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $83,610 $86,960 $58,875 $62,525 $71,795 $90,090
Total Invoice $78,232 $81,365 $55,025 $58,479 $67,147 $84,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,484
Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT6D4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$83,610$86,960$58,875$62,525$71,795$90,090
Adjustments for Features-2,910-3,3350-1,975-2,600-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,700$83,625$58,875$60,550$69,195$88,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0$1,675$10,320$29,515
Total Invoice$78,232$81,365$55,025$58,479$67,147$84,138
Adjustments for Features-2,723-3,1200-1,847-2,432-1,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,509$78,245$55,025$56,632$64,715$82,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,736$0$1,607$9,690$27,525

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75    
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200 
Backup collision intervention   $150$150 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225     
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Performance traction management     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500
Differential cooler     $0
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Carbon fiber hood     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards$750$750    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof$900$900    
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200    
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD player$125$125    
CD player, remote  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25
Boost gauge    $75$75
Fog lights$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power release, second row seats$50     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Removable third row seats$0$0    
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000    
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850    
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 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$13,565$13,990$10,655$12,630$13,255$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$3,335$0$1,975$2,600$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,723-3,1200-1,847-2,432-1,588

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112016
ModelEscaladeCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in114.6 in
Length202.5 in195.5 in
Width79.0 in72.2 in
Height75.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.4 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 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 outlet100Yes
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%

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