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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: $64,635

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $21,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,205

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $20,778

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Model Year2018201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTS
TrimPremiumPlatinumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,595 $92,695 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $79,415 $88,060 $56,520 $67,540
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595   595 595
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Polished alloy wheels 600 600 600  
Sunroof 0 0    
Technology Package     2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530   530 530
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120    
Engine-block heater 89 89 89 89
Polished alloy wheels 534 534 534  
Sunroof 0 0    
Technology Package     2,537  
Options (change) 1,430 835 4,145 695
Options (change) 1,273 743 3,690 619
Destination 1,295 1,295 995 995
Total Price $86,320 $94,825 $64,635 $72,785
Total Invoice $81,983 $90,098 $61,205 $69,154

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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: $16,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,195
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTS
TrimPremiumPlatinumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$86,320$94,825$64,635$72,785
Adjustments for Features-4,825-8,3750-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,495$86,450$64,635$72,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$0$7,525
Total Invoice$81,983$90,098$61,205$69,154
Adjustments for Features-4,583-7,9580-594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,400$82,140$61,205$68,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,740$0$7,355

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTS
TrimPremiumPlatinumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100  
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HDMI port$25$25  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200  
Streaming video support$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,090$15,640$7,265$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,825$8,375$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,583-7,9580-594

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018
ModelEscaladeCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in114.6 in
Length203.9 in195.5 in
Width80.5 in72.2 in
Height74.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested180086%
Total Not Requested30014%

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