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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $53,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $50,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCruzeCruze
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,045 $81,545 $89,350 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $72,037 $76,245 $83,542 $19,858 $22,146
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495    
Sunroof 0 0 0 900 900
RS Package       695 595
Navigation system       995 995
Obstacle detection, rear       295  
Proximity key       300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436    
Sunroof 0 0 0 792 792
RS Package       612 524
Navigation system       876 876
Obstacle detection, rear       260  
Proximity key       264  
Options (change) 495 495 495 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 436 436 436 2,804 2,192
Destination 995 995 995 795 795
Total Price $78,535 $83,035 $90,840 $24,665 $26,475
Total Invoice $73,468 $77,676 $84,973 $23,457 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,952
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCruzeCruze
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$78,535$83,035$90,840$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-13,960-16,335-19,4850-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,575$66,700$71,355$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$6,780$0$255
Total Invoice$73,468$77,676$84,973$23,457$25,133
Adjustments for Features-13,059-15,281-18,2270-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,409$62,395$66,746$23,457$23,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,986$6,337$0$200

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeCruzeCruze
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards$350$350$350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000   
HD radio$50$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25    
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200$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$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood trim, alternative type  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$15,955$18,330$21,480$1,995$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,960$16,335$19,485$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,059-15,281-18,2270-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20162012
ModelEscaladeCruze
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in105.7 in
Length203.9 in181.0 in
Width80.5 in70.7 in
Height74.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.4 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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