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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: $45,220

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $19,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,625

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $17,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTraverse
TrimBasePlatinum EditionLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $39,035
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $37,083
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 995   1,400
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295   1,470
Class III trailer hitch     525
Navigation system     1,890
Engine-block heater 62 62 66
Sunroof 826   1,232
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075   1,294
Class III trailer hitch     462
Navigation system     1,663
Options (change) 2,365 75 5,360
Options (change) 1,963 62 4,717
Destination 950 950 825
Total Price $64,910 $81,750 $45,220
Total Invoice $59,888 $75,683 $42,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,067
Model Year200920092012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTraverse
TrimBasePlatinum EditionLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22255/55-20
Total Price$64,910$81,750$45,220
Adjustments for Features-2,380-5,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,530$75,885$45,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,355$0
Total Invoice$59,888$75,683$42,625
Adjustments for Features-2,196-5,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,692$70,253$42,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,561$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200920092012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTraverse
TrimBasePlatinum EditionLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 $1000
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,255$11,740$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$5,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,196-5,4300

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
ModelEscaladeTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in118.9 in
Length202.5 in205.0 in
Width79.0 in78.4 in
Height75.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft3116.4 ft3

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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%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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