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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: $50,915

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $30,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,112

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $28,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011201120112011
ModelEscaladeCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinum EditionPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $80,520 $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360
Base Invoice $75,286 $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100 100
Performance Luxury Package   3,690 3,095    
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Roof rack   325 325 325 325
Polished alloy wheels   750 750   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Wood trim         600
Engine-block heater 66 88 88 88 88
Performance Luxury Package   3,247 2,724    
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Roof rack   286 286 286 286
Polished alloy wheels   660 660   704
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,102   1,012
Wood trim         528
Options (change) 75 9,510 7,915 775 2,975
Options (change) 66 8,369 7,056 682 2,618
Destination 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $81,590 $52,150 $52,355 $50,915 $67,510
Total Invoice $76,347 $48,711 $49,099 $48,112 $63,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,072
Model Year20142011201120112011
ModelEscaladeCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinum EditionPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine403hp V8270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$81,590$52,150$52,355$50,915$67,510
Adjustments for Features-8,150-490-490-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,440$51,660$51,865$50,425$67,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,235$1,440$0$17,085
Total Invoice$76,347$48,711$49,099$48,112$63,099
Adjustments for Features-7,626-458-460-4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,721$48,253$48,639$47,649$63,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$604$990$0$15,450

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20142011201120112011
ModelEscaladeCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinum EditionPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100$100
Class IV trailer hitch$300    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$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$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$15$15$15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Boost gauge    $75
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$14,265$6,605$6,605$6,605$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,150$490$490$490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,626-458-460-4630

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20142011
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 Weight5,491 lb.4,032 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 CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested145059%
Total Not Requested101541%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested81536%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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