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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: $31,990

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $37,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,699

Dodge Nitro SLT   
Difference: $35,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeNitroNitro
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,400 $79,945 $23,660 $26,835
Base Invoice $62,138 $74,749 $22,131 $24,989
Engine-block heater 75 75 35 35
Sunroof 995   895 895
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395   1,300 1,300
Travel Convenience Group     820 820
Quick Order Package G     1,200  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     1,550 1,550
Obstacle detection, rear     250 250
Premium Sound Group     595 595
4.0L V6     990  
Leather seating surfaces       830
Engine-block heater 66 66 32 32
Sunroof 876   806 806
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,228   1,170 1,170
Travel Convenience Group     738 738
Quick Order Package G     1,080  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     1,395 1,395
Obstacle detection, rear     225 225
Premium Sound Group     536 536
4.0L V6     891  
Leather seating surfaces       747
Options (change) 2,465 75 7,635 6,275
Options (change) 2,170 66 6,873 5,649
Destination 995 995 695 695
Total Price $69,860 $81,015 $31,990 $33,805
Total Invoice $65,303 $75,810 $29,699 $31,333

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Nitro SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,000
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeNitroNitro
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionSLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG14/18 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10368, 9368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22235/65-17245/50-20
Total Price$69,860$81,015$31,990$33,805
Adjustments for Features-8,135-10,77000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,725$70,245$31,990$33,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,520$0$1,815
Total Invoice$65,303$75,810$29,699$31,333
Adjustments for Features-7,604-10,07800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,699$65,732$29,699$31,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,033$0$1,634

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeNitroNitro
TrimLuxuryPlatinum 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$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$200  
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags$350$350  
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
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  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 $1000$1000
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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-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$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$600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$13,190$15,825$5,055$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,135$10,770$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,604-10,07800

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Dodge Nitro

Model Year20122008
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
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%
Quick Order Package G
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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