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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: $35,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,087

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $32,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeNitroNitro
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $24,560 $27,735
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $23,075 $25,964
Engine-block heater 75 75 35 35
Sunroof 995   895 895
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 795      
Travel Convenience Group     820 820
Quick Order Package G     850  
4.0L V6     990  
Leather seating surfaces       830
Engine-block heater 62 62 32 32
Sunroof 826   814 814
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 660      
Travel Convenience Group     746 746
Quick Order Package G     774  
4.0L V6     901  
Leather seating surfaces       755
Options (change) 1,865 75 3,590 2,580
Options (change) 1,548 62 3,267 2,347
Destination 950 950 745 745
Total Price $64,410 $81,750 $28,895 $31,060
Total Invoice $59,473 $75,683 $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: $26,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,376
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeNitroNitro
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG12/19 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$64,410$81,750$28,895$31,060
Adjustments for Features-8,675-12,6350-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,735$69,115$28,895$30,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,380$0$1,915
Total Invoice$59,473$75,683$27,087$29,056
Adjustments for Features-8,010-11,6970-234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,463$63,986$27,087$28,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,523$0$1,735

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelEscaladeEscaladeNitroNitro
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$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$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Sliding load floor  $275$275
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Power-deployable running boards $750  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40 $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Navigation system$600$600  
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
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$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$12,765$16,725$4,090$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,675$12,635$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,010-11,6970-234

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092009
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 Weight5,490 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 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 wheels100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
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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