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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: $61,785

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $21,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,668

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $19,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,585 $85,935 $59,495 $71,095 $86,295
Base Invoice $77,216 $80,349 $56,520 $67,540 $81,980
Engine-block heater 75 75 100 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595  
Polished alloy wheels     600   900
Luxury Package         2,500
Panoramic sunroof         1,450
Engine-block heater 66 66 89 89 89
Metallic paint (extra cost)     530 530  
Polished alloy wheels     534   801
Luxury Package         2,225
Panoramic sunroof         1,291
Options (change) 75 75 1,295 695 4,950
Options (change) 66 66 1,153 619 4,406
Destination 950 950 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $83,610 $86,960 $61,785 $72,785 $93,240
Total Invoice $78,232 $81,365 $58,668 $69,154 $88,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,916
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT6D4T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$83,610$86,960$61,785$72,785$93,240
Adjustments for Features-2,830-3,2550-2,600-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,780$83,705$61,785$70,185$91,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0$8,400$29,755
Total Invoice$78,232$81,365$58,668$69,154$88,381
Adjustments for Features-2,648-3,0460-2,470-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,584$78,319$58,668$66,684$86,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,735$0$8,016$28,102

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $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
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200   
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 
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
Full-size spare tire$225    
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$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
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 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $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  
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
Laminated rear side windows   $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200   
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Boost gauge   $75$75
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Rear camera mirror  $200$200$200
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power release, second row seats$50    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Wood trim$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
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
Total Value of Features$13,615$14,040$10,785$13,385$12,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,830$3,255$0$2,600$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,648-3,0460-2,470-1,611

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112018
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 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 outlet100Yes
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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