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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: $28,675

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $35,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,589

Dodge Nitro SXT   
Difference: $31,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeNitro
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $23,235
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $22,573
Engine-block heater 75 75 35
Sunroof 995   895
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 795    
Travel Convenience Group     575
Leather seating surfaces     795
4.0L V6     1,000
245/50R20     1,395
Engine-block heater 62 62 32
Sunroof 826   814
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 660    
Travel Convenience Group     523
Leather seating surfaces     723
4.0L V6     910
245/50R20     1,269
Options (change) 1,865 75 4,695
Options (change) 1,548 62 4,271
Destination 950 950 745
Total Price $64,410 $81,750 $28,675
Total Invoice $59,473 $75,683 $27,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,105
Model Year200920092010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeNitro
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG12/19 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22245/50-20
Total Price$64,410$81,750$28,675
Adjustments for Features-8,425-12,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,985$69,365$28,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,380$0
Total Invoice$59,473$75,683$27,589
Adjustments for Features-7,779-11,4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,694$64,217$27,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,523$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year200920092010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeNitro
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $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
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
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
Sliding load floor  $275
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
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
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $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
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
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
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$12,765$16,725$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,425$12,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,779-11,4660

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20092010
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 SXT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R20 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Travel Convenience 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%
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%

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