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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $34,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,317

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $31,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelEscaladeCruzeCruze
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,990 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $51,791 $19,858 $22,146
Sunroof 995 900 900
RS Package   695 595
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Sunroof 826 792 792
RS Package   612 524
Obstacle detection, rear   260  
Options (change) 995 1,890 1,495
Options (change) 826 1,664 1,316
Destination 900 795 795
Total Price $57,885 $23,370 $25,480
Total Invoice $53,517 $22,317 $24,257

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,355
Model Year200820122012
ModelEscaladeCruzeCruze
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$57,885$23,370$25,480
Adjustments for Features-8,4850-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,400$23,370$23,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$305
Total Invoice$53,517$22,317$24,257
Adjustments for Features-7,8450-1,718
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,672$22,317$22,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$222

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200820122012
ModelEscaladeCruzeCruze
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Removable third row seats$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,130$2,645$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,485$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8450-1,718

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in105.7 in
Length202.5 in181.0 in
Width79.0 in70.7 in
Height75.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.4 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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