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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: $43,320

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $21,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,929

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $19,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeAcadia
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybridSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $71,915 $34,675
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $66,881 $32,421
Engine-block heater 75 75 75 75
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295     1,295
Sunroof 995     1,300
Navigation system       2,340
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB       1,975
Class III trailer hitch       425
Xenon HID headlights       500
Engine-block heater 62 62 62 62
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075     1,075
Sunroof 826     1,079
Navigation system       1,942
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB       1,847
Class III trailer hitch       353
Xenon HID headlights       415
Options (change) 2,365 75 75 7,910
Options (change) 1,963 62 62 6,773
Destination 950 950 950 735
Total Price $64,910 $81,750 $72,940 $43,320
Total Invoice $59,888 $75,683 $67,893 $39,929

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,238
Model Year2009200920092008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeAcadia
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybridSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H275hp V6
TransmissionT6T6D4T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22285/45-22255/65-18
Total Price$64,910$81,750$72,940$43,320
Adjustments for Features-1,865-5,350-3,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,045$76,400$69,340$43,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,355$6,295$0
Total Invoice$59,888$75,683$67,893$39,929
Adjustments for Features-1,721-4,953-3,3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,167$70,730$64,542$39,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,563$6,375$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year2009200920092008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeAcadia
TrimBasePlatinum EditionHybridSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Front side airbags   $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power-deployable running boards $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350 $350 
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 $1000$1000
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$7,455$10,940$9,190$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,865$5,350$3,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,721-4,953-3,3510

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20092008
ModelEscaladeAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in118.9 in
Length202.5 in200.7 in
Width79.0 in78.2 in
Height75.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.4,723 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft319.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft369.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft3117.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested21512%

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