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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: $51,455

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $30,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,081

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $29,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201020102010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $41,565 $43,365 $48,665
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $39,279 $40,980 $45,988
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100 100
Cargo cover 195 195 195      
Polished alloy wheels 600 600 600 750    
Sunroof 0 0 0      
Performance Luxury Package       3,240 2,645  
Navigation System       3,145 2,145  
Temporary spare tire       250 250 250
Roof rack       325 325 325
Rearview camera       355 355  
Panoramic sunroof       900 900  
Summer Tire Performance Pkg.         2,090 2,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120      
Engine-block heater 89 89 89 88 88 88
Cargo cover 174 174 174      
Polished alloy wheels 534 534 534 660    
Sunroof 0 0 0      
Performance Luxury Package       2,851 2,328  
Navigation System       2,768 1,888  
Temporary spare tire       220 220 220
Roof rack       286 286 286
Rearview camera       312 312  
Panoramic sunroof       792 792  
Summer Tire Performance Pkg.         1,839 1,839
Options (change) 1,625 1,625 1,030 9,065 8,810 2,765
Options (change) 1,447 1,447 917 7,977 7,753 2,433
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 825 825 825
Total Price $81,915 $86,515 $95,020 $51,455 $53,000 $52,255
Total Invoice $77,787 $82,157 $90,272 $48,081 $49,558 $49,246

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,443
Model Year201820182018201020102010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/50-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$81,915$86,515$95,020$51,455$53,000$52,255
Adjustments for Features-9,755-11,780-15,3300-600-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,160$74,735$79,690$51,455$52,400$51,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$7,530$0$945$200
Total Invoice$77,787$82,157$90,272$48,081$49,558$49,246
Adjustments for Features-9,263-11,187-14,5640-561-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,524$70,970$75,708$48,081$48,997$48,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$7,184$0$916$600

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820182018201020102010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$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$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125   
Remote app$25$25$25   
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$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   
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5$5   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$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 
Cargo area partition net   $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Cargo organizer   $100$100$100
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$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$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$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   
Cornering lights $50$50   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
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$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200   
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$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   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$15,285$17,310$20,860$5,530$6,130$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,755$11,780$15,330$0$600$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,263-11,187-14,5640-561-565

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182010
ModelEscaladeCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in113.4 in
Length203.9 in191.6 in
Width80.5 in72.6 in
Height74.4 in59.1 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,032 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 in56.3 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 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested157578%
Total Not Requested44022%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested157587%
Total Not Requested24013%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested75060%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6

Summer Tire Performance Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45YR19 tires400No
Total Requested50040%
Total Not Requested75060%

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