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Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,240

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $29,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,796

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $26,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $24,870
Base Invoice $51,791 $23,222
Engine-block heater 75 35
Sunroof 995  
AWD 2,500 1,750
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 795  
Package 203A   1,985
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395
Remote start   345
Running boards   345
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   495
3.0L V6   1,195
Engine-block heater 62 30
Sunroof 826  
AWD 2,312 1,592
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 660  
Package 203A   1,686
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   346
Remote start   293
Running boards   293
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   421
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 4,365 6,545
Options (change) 3,860 5,749
Destination 900 825
Total Price $61,255 $32,240
Total Invoice $56,551 $29,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,306
Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18225/65-17
Total Price$61,255$32,240
Adjustments for Features-6,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,270$32,240
Total Invoice$56,551$29,796
Adjustments for Features-6,4490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,102$29,796

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeEscape
TrimBaseXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $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 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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$12,715$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4490

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in103.1 in
Length202.5 in174.7 in
Width79.0 in71.1 in
Height75.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight5,665 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.6 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested038%
Total Not Requested062%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested205077%
Total Not Requested60023%

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