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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: $28,665

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $29,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,661

Dodge Nitro Shock   
Difference: $25,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelEscaladeNitro
TrimBaseShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $27,245
Base Invoice $51,791 $26,302
Engine-block heater 75 95
Sunroof 995  
Trailer Tow Group   575
Engine-block heater 62 86
Sunroof 826  
Trailer Tow Group   523
Options (change) 1,070 670
Options (change) 888 609
Destination 900 750
Total Price $57,960 $28,665
Total Invoice $53,579 $27,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro Shock
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,817
Model Year20082011
ModelEscaladeNitro
TrimBaseShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8260hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18245/50-20
Total Price$57,960$28,665
Adjustments for Features-6,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,360$28,665
Total Invoice$53,579$27,661
Adjustments for Features-6,1010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,478$27,661

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20082011
ModelEscaladeNitro
TrimBaseShock
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo tray $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
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
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
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 
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,740$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1010

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20082011
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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Option Package Details
Dodge Nitro Shock

Trailer Tow Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested45095%
Total Not Requested255%

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