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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: $50,565

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $31,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,804

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $29,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011201120112011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135        
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Polished alloy wheels 600 600 600 750 750   800
Sunroof 0 0 0        
Performance Luxury Package       3,690 3,095    
Navigation System       3,145 2,145    
Roof rack       325 325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof       1,150 1,150   1,150
Wood trim             600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120        
Engine-block heater 89 89 89 88 88 88 88
Polished alloy wheels 534 534 534 660 660   704
Sunroof 0 0 0        
Performance Luxury Package       3,247 2,724    
Navigation System       2,768 1,888    
Roof rack       286 286 286 286
Panoramic sunroof       1,012 1,102   1,012
Wood trim             528
Options (change) 1,430 1,430 835 9,160 7,565 425 2,975
Options (change) 1,273 1,273 743 8,061 6,748 374 2,618
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $81,720 $86,320 $94,825 $51,800 $52,005 $50,565 $67,510
Total Invoice $77,613 $81,983 $90,098 $48,403 $48,791 $47,804 $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: $21,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,566
Model Year2018201820182011201120112011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T10T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$81,720$86,320$94,825$51,800$52,005$50,565$67,510
Adjustments for Features-10,070-12,095-15,645-340-340-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,650$74,225$79,180$51,460$51,665$50,225$67,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$7,530$1,235$1,440$0$17,285
Total Invoice$77,613$81,983$90,098$48,403$48,791$47,804$63,099
Adjustments for Features-9,564-11,487-14,865-318-319-3210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,049$70,496$75,233$48,085$48,472$47,483$63,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,447$7,184$602$989$0$15,616

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201820182011201120112011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual      $150
$0$0$0    
RWD   $0$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$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125    
Remote app$25$25$25    
Remote start$150$150$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$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$200
Safety key$5$5$5    
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$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 
Cargo area partition net   $40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Cargo organizer   $100$100$100$100
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300    
Console with shifter   $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Interior air filter   $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175    
Rear air vents   $100$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$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   $300
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$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$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$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
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$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$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$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$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    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000    
Wood trim$300$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   $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$15,735$17,760$21,310$6,005$6,005$6,005$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,070$12,095$15,645$340$340$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,564-11,487-14,865-318-319-3210

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182011
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 cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested125054%
Total Not Requested106546%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested125059%
Total Not Requested86541%
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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