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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: $28,895

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $29,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,087

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $26,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelEscaladeNitroNitro
TrimBaseSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $51,791 $23,075 $25,964
Engine-block heater 75 35 35
Sunroof 995 895 895
Travel Convenience Group   820 820
Quick Order Package G   850  
4.0L V6   990  
Leather seating surfaces     830
Engine-block heater 62 32 32
Sunroof 826 814 814
Travel Convenience Group   746 746
Quick Order Package G   774  
4.0L V6   901  
Leather seating surfaces     755
Options (change) 1,070 3,590 2,580
Options (change) 888 3,267 2,347
Destination 900 745 745
Total Price $57,960 $28,895 $31,060
Total Invoice $53,579 $27,087 $29,056

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,836
Model Year200820092009
ModelEscaladeNitroNitro
TrimBaseSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$57,960$28,895$31,060
Adjustments for Features-7,2000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,760$28,895$30,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915
Total Invoice$53,579$27,087$29,056
Adjustments for Features-6,6560-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,923$27,087$28,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200820092009
ModelEscaladeNitroNitro
TrimBaseSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Sliding load floor $275$275
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), rear $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Removable third row seats$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,100$3,900$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,200$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6560-234

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20082009
ModelEscaladeNitro
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in108.8 in
Length202.5 in178.9 in
Width79.0 in73.1 in
Height75.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,459 lb.3,971 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.9 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		60.3 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		108.9 ft365.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro SLT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro R/T

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested45078%
Total Not Requested12522%

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