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Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac XT5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac XT5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,305

Cadillac XT5 Platinum   
Difference: $12,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,792

Cadillac XT5 Platinum   
Difference: $10,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelEscaladeXT5
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $62,995
Base Invoice $51,791 $59,845
Platinum Edition 20,605  
Engine-block heater 75 100
AWD 2,500  
Class II trailer hitch   575
Roof rack crossbars   295
Temporary spare tire   350
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Platinum Edition 19,059  
Engine-block heater 62 89
AWD 2,312  
Class II trailer hitch   512
Roof rack crossbars   263
Temporary spare tire   312
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,776
Options (change) 23,180 3,315
Options (change) 21,433 2,952
Destination 900 995
Total Price $80,070 $67,305
Total Invoice $74,124 $63,792

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac XT5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac XT5 Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,929
Model Year20082018
ModelEscaladeXT5
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22235/55-20
Total Price$80,070$67,305
Adjustments for Features0-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,070$64,565
Total Invoice$74,124$63,792
Adjustments for Features0-2,597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,124$61,195

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac XT5

Model Year20082018
ModelEscaladeXT5
TrimBasePlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo organizer $100
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $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 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Rear camera mirror $200
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Removable third row seats$0 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,090$13,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,597

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Cadillac XT5

Model Year20082018
ModelEscaladeXT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.5 in
Length202.5 in189.5 in
Width79.0 in75.0 in
Height75.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight5,665 lb.4,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.5 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 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft363.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
285/45R22 tires400No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels150No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested490075%
Total Not Requested165025%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XT5 Platinum

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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