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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: $61,465

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $24,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,512

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $24,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremiumPlatinumPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,595 $92,695 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $79,415 $88,060 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 100
Polished alloy wheels 600 600 750    
Sunroof 0 0      
CD player, remote     300 300 300
20-way performance front seats     1,300    
Driver Assist Package     2,540    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     530    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120      
Engine-block heater 89 89 88 88 88
Polished alloy wheels 534 534 660    
Sunroof 0 0      
CD player, remote     264 264 264
20-way performance front seats     1,144    
Driver Assist Package     2,235    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     466    
Options (change) 1,430 835 5,520 400 400
Options (change) 1,273 743 4,857 352 352
Destination 1,295 1,295 995 995 995
Total Price $86,320 $94,825 $62,185 $61,465 $70,735
Total Invoice $81,983 $90,098 $57,903 $57,512 $66,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,990
Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremiumPlatinumPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$86,320$94,825$62,185$61,465$70,735
Adjustments for Features-5,870-9,4200-100-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,450$85,405$62,185$61,365$69,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$820$0$8,295
Total Invoice$81,983$90,098$57,903$57,512$66,180
Adjustments for Features-5,575-8,9500-94-1,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,408$81,148$57,903$57,418$65,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,740$485$0$7,756

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeCTSCTSCTS
TrimPremiumPlatinumPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
$0$0   
RWD  $0$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$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
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$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250   
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
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$1200
Power-deployable running boards $750   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Running boards$350    
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100   
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HDMI port$25$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Streaming video support$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$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   
Rear camera mirror$200$200   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat $100   
Massage, passenger seat $100   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000   
Wood trim$300 $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$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$12,945$16,495$7,075$7,175$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,870$9,420$0$100$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,575-8,9500-94-1,006

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182015
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.3,621 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 Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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