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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: $58,545

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $37,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,107

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $37,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelEscaladeDTSDTS
TrimPlatinumV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,695 $45,855 $53,805
Base Invoice $88,060 $42,874 $50,308
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,900    
Sunroof 0    
Cargo mat 85    
Luxury III Package   5,180  
Platinum Edition   4,795 4,795
Front buckets   0  
Adaptive cruise control   1,695 1,695
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120    
Engine-block heater 89 83 83
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,691    
Sunroof 0    
Cargo mat 76    
Luxury III Package   4,843  
Platinum Edition   3,980 3,980
Front buckets   0  
Adaptive cruise control   1,407 1,407
Options (change) 2,220 11,770 6,590
Options (change) 1,976 10,313 5,470
Destination 1,295 920 920
Total Price $96,210 $58,545 $61,315
Total Invoice $91,331 $54,107 $56,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,698
Model Year201820092009
ModelEscaladeDTSDTS
TrimPlatinumV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT10A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$96,210$58,545$61,315
Adjustments for Features-13,1950-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,015$58,545$61,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,520
Total Invoice$91,331$54,107$56,698
Adjustments for Features-12,5260-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,805$54,107$56,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,360

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201820092009
ModelEscaladeDTSDTS
TrimPlatinumV8Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500  
4-speed automatic $800$800
$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-deployable running boards$750  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
HD radio$50  
HDMI port$25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Streaming video support$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Rear camera mirror$200  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$17,645$4,450$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,195$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,5260-231

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182009
ModelEscaladeDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in115.6 in
Length203.9 in207.6 in
Width80.5 in74.8 in
Height74.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in42.0 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 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150No
Total Requested5025%
Total Not Requested15075%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested350580%
Total Not Requested87520%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested397598%
Total Not Requested1002%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested372597%
Total Not Requested1003%

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