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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: $48,365

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $19,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,638

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $16,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTraverseTraverse
TrimBasePlatinum Edition2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $36,650 $42,045
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $34,818 $39,943
Engine-block heater 75 75 100 100
Sunroof 995   1,400 1,400
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295      
AWD 2,550 2,500 2,000 2,000
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,350  
Graphite Special Edition     2,345  
Navigation system     495  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted     1,395 1,395
Roof rack     340 340
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395 395
Class III trailer hitch       575
Running boards       585
Engine-block heater 62 62 91 91
Sunroof 826   1,274 1,274
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075      
AWD 2,358 2,312 1,900 1,900
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,139  
Graphite Special Edition     2,134  
Navigation system     450  
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted     1,269 1,269
Roof rack     309 309
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359 359
Class III trailer hitch       523
Running boards       533
Options (change) 4,915 2,575 10,820 6,790
Options (change) 4,321 2,374 9,925 6,258
Destination 950 950 895 895
Total Price $67,460 $84,250 $48,365 $49,730
Total Invoice $62,246 $77,995 $45,638 $47,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,289
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTraverseTraverse
TrimBasePlatinum Edition2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$67,460$84,250$48,365$49,730
Adjustments for Features-1,430-4,9150-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,030$79,335$48,365$48,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,305$0$540
Total Invoice$62,246$77,995$45,638$47,096
Adjustments for Features-1,319-4,5500-781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,927$73,445$45,638$46,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,518$0$677

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTraverseTraverse
TrimBasePlatinum Edition2LTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75  
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Lane departure warning   $200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power-deployable running boards $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350 $350$350
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 $1000$1000
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50  
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$350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$9,555$13,040$8,125$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$4,915$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,319-4,5500-781

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092017
ModelEscaladeTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in118.9 in
Length202.5 in203.7 in
Width79.0 in78.5 in
Height75.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.0 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 ft370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested185095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Graphite Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Running boards350Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested222585%
Total Not Requested40015%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

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 sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%

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