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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Ford Fusion
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Fusion | Fusion | Fusion | Fusion | Fusion |
| Trim | ESV | ESV Luxury | ESV Premium | ESV Platinum Edition | S | SE | SEL | Sport | Hybrid |
| 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. | |||||||||
| Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| Warns of traffic coming from either direction when vehicle is in reverse, to prevent accidents when backing out of parking spaces. | |||||||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||
| Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||
| Sounds horn and flashes hazad lights if airbags or seat belt pretensioners have been activated. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| Periodically uploads and emails a vehicle diagnostic check. | |||||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system. | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||||||
| Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | |||||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||
| Chrome or aluminum mirrors. Only listed if optional or not standard on the base trim. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| An additional ceiling-mounted screen for third-row passengers. | |||||||||
| Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| Simple directions displayed on rudimentary screen and/or spoken over audio system. Fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| Driving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| The information displayed by the instruments can be customized. Color display(s) of at least 20 square inches. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||
| Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||
| Power-adjustable lower back support. | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
| No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all 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 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. | |||||||||
| Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | |||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||
| Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims. | |||||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||
Option Package Contents
Appearance Package
SYNC
Technology Package
Appearance Package
Terracotta or Red Package
Appearance Package
Luxury Package
Terracotta or Red Package
Technology Package
Appearance Package
Terracotta or Red Package
Appearance Package
Driver Assist Package
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