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Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,425

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $6,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,732

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $5,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelEscaladeDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,850 $43,175 $50,675
Base Invoice $49,811 $40,369 $47,381
Select Edition 3,490    
Luxury II Package   3,500  
Front buckets   0  
Engine-block heater   100 100
Sun and Sound Package   740  
Navigation system   2,145 1,945
Luxury Collection   895  
Sunroof     1,200
Select Edition 2,897    
Luxury II Package   3,272  
Front buckets   0  
Engine-block heater   83 83
Sun and Sound Package   615  
Navigation system   1,780 1,614
Luxury Collection   743  
Sunroof     996
Options (change) 3,490 7,380 3,245
Options (change) 2,897 6,493 2,693
Destination 875 870 870
Total Price $58,215 $51,425 $54,790
Total Invoice $53,583 $47,732 $50,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,596
Model Year200620082008
ModelEscaladeDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp V8275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionA4A4A4
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$58,215$51,425$54,790
Adjustments for Features-2,4500-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,765$51,425$52,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,065
Total Invoice$53,583$47,732$50,944
Adjustments for Features-2,2550-2,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,328$47,732$48,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,073

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year200620082008
ModelEscaladeDTSDTS
TrimBaseV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Removable third row seats$0  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,390$3,940$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2550-2,139

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac DTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in115.6 in
Length198.9 in207.6 in
Width78.9 in74.8 in
Height74.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in42.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		63.6 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		104.6 ft318.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac DTS specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested407%
Total Not Requested54093%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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