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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: $53,095

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $15,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,484

Chevrolet Traverse High Country   
Difference: $13,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTraverse
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $52,050
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $49,448
Ultra Luxury Collection 3,835    
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
AWD 2,550 2,500  
Ultra Luxury Collection 3,183    
Engine-block heater 62 62 91
AWD 2,358 2,312  
Options (change) 6,460 2,575 100
Options (change) 5,603 2,374 91
Destination 950 950 945
Total Price $69,005 $84,250 $53,095
Total Invoice $63,528 $77,995 $50,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,540
Model Year200920092018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTraverse
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22255/55-20
Total Price$69,005$84,250$53,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,310-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,005$80,940$50,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,935$0
Total Invoice$63,528$77,995$50,484
Adjustments for Features0-3,064-2,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,528$74,931$47,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,403$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200920092018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeTraverse
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHigh Country
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
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  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Rear camera mirror  $200
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,830$13,140$12,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,310$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,064-2,496

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092018
ModelEscaladeTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in120.9 in
Length202.5 in204.3 in
Width79.0 in78.6 in
Height75.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft358.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Power release, second row seats50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%

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