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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: $48,940

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $32,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,803

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $32,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $36,265 $58,280
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $33,908 $53,326
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100
Polished alloy wheels 600 600 600 750 800
Sunroof 0 0 0    
Premium Collection       10,050  
3.6L V6       1,000  
Navigation System         2,145
Wood trim         600
Panoramic sunroof         900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120    
Engine-block heater 89 89 89 83 83
Polished alloy wheels 534 534 534 623 664
Sunroof 0 0 0    
Premium Collection       8,342  
3.6L V6       1,072  
Navigation System         1,780
Wood trim         498
Panoramic sunroof         747
Options (change) 1,430 1,430 835 11,900 4,545
Options (change) 1,273 1,273 743 10,120 3,772
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $81,720 $86,320 $94,825 $48,940 $66,200
Total Invoice $77,613 $81,983 $90,098 $44,803 $60,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,741
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T10M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$81,720$86,320$94,825$48,940$66,200
Adjustments for Features-11,655-13,680-17,2300-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,065$72,640$77,595$48,940$65,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$7,530$0$16,985
Total Invoice$77,613$81,983$90,098$44,803$60,473
Adjustments for Features-11,069-12,993-16,3710-251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,544$68,990$73,727$44,803$60,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$7,183$0$15,419

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500  
6-speed manual   $150$150
$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Tires, run-flat    $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards  $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000   
HD radio$50$50$50  
HDMI port $25$25  
Media drive   $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Streaming video support $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights $50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$16,220$18,245$21,795$4,565$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,655$13,680$17,230$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,069-12,993-16,3710-251

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182009
ModelEscaladeCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in113.4 in
Length203.9 in191.6 in
Width80.5 in72.5 in
Height74.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,862 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.9 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 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested521559%
Total Not Requested356541%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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