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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: $46,615

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $15,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,039

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $12,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelEscaladeTraverse
TrimBase2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $36,505
Base Invoice $49,811 $34,680
Select Edition 3,490  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
AWD 2,555 2,000
Class III trailer hitch   575
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,395
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,350
Engine-block heater   75
Roof rack   340
Running boards   585
Second-row buckets   0
Sunroof   1,400
Navigation system   495
Select Edition 2,897  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075  
AWD 2,364 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   523
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted   1,269
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,138
Engine-block heater   68
Roof rack   309
Running boards   533
Second-row buckets   0
Sunroof   1,274
Navigation system   450
Options (change) 7,340 9,215
Options (change) 6,336 8,464
Destination 875 895
Total Price $62,065 $46,615
Total Invoice $57,022 $44,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,970
Model Year20062016
ModelEscaladeTraverse
TrimBase2LT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8281hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/65-18
Total Price$62,065$46,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,065$45,570
Total Invoice$57,022$44,039
Adjustments for Features0-987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,022$43,052

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062016
ModelEscaladeTraverse
TrimBase2LT
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 app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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$6,680$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-987

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062016
ModelEscaladeTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in118.9 in
Length198.9 in203.7 in
Width78.9 in78.5 in
Height74.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,537 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in61.0 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 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested37527%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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