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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: $54,380

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $14,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,489

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $13,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeDTS
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,400 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295 $49,695
Base Invoice $62,138 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $46,465
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75 100
Sunroof 995   995   1,200
Navigation system         1,795
Polished alloy wheels         795
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66 83
Sunroof 876   876   996
Navigation system         1,490
Polished alloy wheels         660
Options (change) 1,070 75 1,070 75 3,890
Options (change) 942 66 942 66 3,229
Destination 995 995 995 995 795
Total Price $68,465 $81,015 $74,920 $84,365 $54,380
Total Invoice $64,075 $75,810 $70,111 $78,942 $50,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,278
Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeDTS
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H291hp V8
TransmissionT6T6D4D4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22245/50-18
Total Price$68,465$81,015$74,920$84,365$54,380
Adjustments for Features-3,535-7,145-5,310-7,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,930$73,870$69,610$76,420$54,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,940$4,680$11,490$0
Total Invoice$64,075$75,810$70,111$78,942$50,489
Adjustments for Features-3,308-6,686-4,969-7,4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,767$69,124$65,142$71,508$50,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,357$4,375$10,741$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeDTS
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800$1800 
4-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist    $50
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net    $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter    $0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Super-heated washer fluid    $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows    $200
Power-deployable running boards $750 $750 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Running boards$350 $350  
Tow hook(s), front$40 $40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 $200 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000  
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50
LED headlights $1000 $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 $1000 
Wood trim $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,440$11,050$9,215$11,850$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$7,145$5,310$7,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,308-6,686-4,969-7,4340

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122006
ModelEscaladeDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in115.6 in
Length202.5 in207.6 in
Width79.0 in74.8 in
Height75.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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