Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010--2009 | 2010--2009 | 2010--2009 | 2010--2009 | 2010--2009 |
Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escape | Escape | Escape | Escape | Escape |
Trim | ESV | ESV Luxury | ESV Premium | ESV Platinum Edition | XLS | XLT | Limited | Hybrid | Hybrid Limited |
Engines | |||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||
Tires | |||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |||||||||
Unlock the car by entering a code on a door-mounted keypad. | |||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | |||||||||
Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | |||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | |||||||||
Automatically steers the vehicle into a parking space. Driver operates the transmission, and sometimes also the brake and accelerator. | |||||||||
Homelink. | |||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||
Automatically contacts 911 through a linked cell phone in the event of a severe collision. | |||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||||||
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | |||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |||||||||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |||||||||
Individual keys can be coded to enforce specific driving restrictions, such as maximum speed and audio volume. | |||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | |||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||||
Automatically applies a front brake to counteract sway induced by a trailer. | |||||||||
Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | |||||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||||
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||||||||
Hitch rated for up to 10,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |||||||||
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | |||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | |||||||||
Includes side rails and crossbars. | |||||||||
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | |||||||||
No crossbars. | |||||||||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | |||||||||
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers. | |||||||||
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | |||||||||
Climate Control | |||||||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||||||||
Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls. | |||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | |||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||
Drivetrain | |||||||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |||||||||
Gas Guzzler Tax | |||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||
An additional ceiling-mounted screen for third-row passengers. | |||||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | |||||||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||||||
Includes CD player. | |||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | |||||||||
A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens. | |||||||||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |||||||||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | |||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||
Converts text messages to speech. | |||||||||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | |||||||||
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||||||
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||
Phone or other device operated via the vehicle's voice command system. Requires a compatible device--all aren't supported. | |||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||
Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | |||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
High beams automatically turned on and off. | |||||||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||||
Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information. | |||||||||
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types. | |||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |||||||||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | |||||||||
Auxiliary convex lens in the corner of the outside mirror that improves view of the driver's blind spot. | |||||||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
All-weather floormats. | |||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||
Seats tumble forward at the press of a button. Must be returned to upright position manually. | |||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | |||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||||||||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | |||||||||
Rear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height. | |||||||||
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||||||||
Alloy wheels plated with chrome. Some use a more durable, alternative process (PVD, Superchrome). Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | |||||||||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | |||||||||
Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims. | |||||||||
The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black. | |||||||||
Transmission | |||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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