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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: $39,020

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $41,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,860

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $39,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscape
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $79,945 $83,295 $33,080
Base Invoice $74,749 $77,881 $30,687
Engine-block heater 75 75 35
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,395
Remote start     345
Running boards     345
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Engine-block heater 66 66 30
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System     2,036
Remote start     293
Running boards     293
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,696
Options (change) 75 75 5,115
Options (change) 66 66 4,348
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $81,015 $84,365 $39,020
Total Invoice $75,810 $78,942 $35,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,611
Model Year201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscape
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H153hp I4 H
TransmissionT6D4CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22235/70-16
Total Price$81,015$84,365$39,020
Adjustments for Features-9,980-10,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,035$73,810$39,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0
Total Invoice$75,810$78,942$35,860
Adjustments for Features-9,339-9,8770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,471$69,065$35,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,594$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscape
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power-deployable running boards$750$750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$13,525$14,100$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,980$10,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,339-9,8770

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
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 Weight5,692 lb.3,255 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 Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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