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Cadillac Escalade vs. GMC Acadia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. GMC Acadia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,125

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $12,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,266

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $10,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelEscaladeAcadiaAcadia
TrimBaseSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $49,811 $37,107 $42,570
Select Edition 3,490    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,445 1,445
AWD 2,555 2,000 2,000
Class III trailer hitch   525  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   905  
Technology Package   1,000  
Engine-block heater   75 75
Sunroof   1,400  
Navigation system   1,890 1,890
Select Edition 2,897    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,272 1,272
AWD 2,364 1,900 1,900
Class III trailer hitch   462  
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB   859  
Technology Package   880  
Engine-block heater   66 66
Sunroof   1,232  
Navigation system   1,663 1,663
Options (change) 7,340 9,240 5,410
Options (change) 6,336 8,334 4,901
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $62,065 $49,125 $51,045
Total Invoice $57,022 $46,266 $48,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,740
Model Year200620122012
ModelEscaladeAcadiaAcadia
TrimBaseSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$62,065$49,125$51,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,045-1,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,065$48,080$49,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,120
Total Invoice$57,022$46,266$48,296
Adjustments for Features0-984-1,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,022$45,282$46,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,268

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year200620122012
ModelEscaladeAcadiaAcadia
TrimBaseSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cargo area audio controls $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Removable third row seats$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$6,830$7,875$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,045$1,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-984-1,746

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20062012
ModelEscaladeAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in118.9 in
Length198.9 in200.7 in
Width78.9 in78.2 in
Height74.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,537 lb.4,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft368.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft3116.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo area audio controls100No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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