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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: $25,625

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $42,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,328

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $39,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCruzeCruze
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $20,198 $22,490
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75 75 100 100
Sunroof 995 995   995   900 900
RS Package           695  
Driver Convenience Package           380  
Enhanced Safety Package           790 790
Navigation system           795 795
Door sill trim plates           130 130
Rear spoiler             410
Engine-block heater 66 66 66 66 66 88 88
Sunroof 876 876   876   792 792
RS Package           612  
Driver Convenience Package           334  
Enhanced Safety Package           695 695
Navigation system           700 700
Door sill trim plates           114 114
Rear spoiler             361
Options (change) 1,070 1,070 75 1,070 75 3,790 3,125
Options (change) 942 942 66 942 66 3,335 2,750
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 795 795
Total Price $68,465 $72,745 $81,015 $74,920 $84,365 $25,625 $27,470
Total Invoice $64,075 $68,077 $75,810 $70,111 $78,942 $24,328 $26,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,226
Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCruzeCruze
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$68,465$72,745$81,015$74,920$84,365$25,625$27,470
Adjustments for Features-9,105-9,980-12,715-10,655-13,2900-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,360$62,765$68,300$64,265$71,075$25,625$26,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$8,940$4,905$11,715$0$445
Total Invoice$64,075$68,077$75,810$70,111$78,942$24,328$26,035
Adjustments for Features-8,521-9,340-11,898-9,971-12,4360-1,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,554$58,737$63,912$60,140$66,506$24,328$24,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,183$8,358$4,586$10,952$0$380

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCruzeCruze
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   $1100
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800  
6-speed manual     $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$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$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125  
Proximity key      $250
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist     $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225$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$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter     $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Running boards$350  $350   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200  
App support     $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000   
Rear seat audio controls$25      
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
LED headlights  $1000 $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000  
Wood trim  $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels     $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 $850$850$850  
Machined alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$11,555$12,430$15,165$13,105$15,740$2,450$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,105$9,980$12,715$10,655$13,290$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,521-9,340-11,898-9,971-12,4360-1,327

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122013
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 Weight5,692 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested605100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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