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Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,165

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $28,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,026

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $24,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelEscaladeNitro
TrimBaseShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $27,245
Base Invoice $49,811 $26,302
Select Edition 3,490  
Trailer Tow Group   575
Media Center 730N   1,500
Engine-block heater   95
Select Edition 2,897  
Trailer Tow Group   523
Media Center 730N   1,365
Engine-block heater   86
Options (change) 3,490 2,170
Options (change) 2,897 1,974
Destination 875 750
Total Price $58,215 $30,165
Total Invoice $53,583 $29,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,599
Model Year20062011
ModelEscaladeNitro
TrimBaseShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8260hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/50-20
Total Price$58,215$30,165
Adjustments for Features-4,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,915$30,165
Total Invoice$53,583$29,026
Adjustments for Features-3,9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,625$29,026

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20062011
ModelEscaladeNitro
TrimBaseShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Sliding load floor $275
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Running boards$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, 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 
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,905$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9580

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20062011
ModelEscaladeNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in108.8 in
Length198.9 in178.9 in
Width78.9 in73.1 in
Height74.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,342 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft365.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

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