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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,220

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $14,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,525

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $12,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelEscaladeTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $39,035
Base Invoice $49,811 $37,083
Select Edition 3,490  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,470
AWD 2,555 2,000
Class III trailer hitch   525
Engine-block heater   75
Sunroof   1,400
Navigation system   1,890
Select Edition 2,897  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,294
AWD 2,364 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462
Engine-block heater   66
Sunroof   1,232
Navigation system   1,663
Options (change) 7,340 7,360
Options (change) 6,336 6,617
Destination 875 825
Total Price $62,065 $47,220
Total Invoice $57,022 $44,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,775
Model Year20062012
ModelEscaladeTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/55-20
Total Price$62,065$47,220
Adjustments for Features0-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,065$46,925
Total Invoice$57,022$44,525
Adjustments for Features0-278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,022$44,247

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
ModelEscaladeTraverse
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, 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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,430$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062012
ModelEscaladeTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in118.9 in
Length198.9 in205.0 in
Width78.9 in78.4 in
Height74.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,537 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		63.6 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		104.6 ft3116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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