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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: $54,130

GMC Acadia Denali   
Difference: $18,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,336

GMC Acadia Denali   
Difference: $16,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeAcadia
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,400 $79,945 $47,890
Base Invoice $62,138 $74,749 $45,496
Sunroof 995    
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395   1,395
AWD 2,550 2,550 2,000
Roof rack crossbars     210
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Second-row buckets     0
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     600
Running boards     640
Sunroof 876    
Engine-block heater 66 66 68
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,228   1,269
AWD 2,385 2,384 1,900
Roof rack crossbars     191
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Second-row buckets     0
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     546
Running boards     582
Options (change) 5,015 2,625 5,315
Options (change) 4,555 2,450 4,915
Destination 995 995 925
Total Price $72,410 $83,565 $54,130
Total Invoice $67,688 $78,194 $51,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,395
Model Year201320132016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeAcadia
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22255/55-20
Total Price$72,410$83,565$54,130
Adjustments for Features0-2,635-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,410$80,930$54,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,520$0
Total Invoice$67,688$78,194$51,336
Adjustments for Features0-2,466-43
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,688$75,728$51,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,040$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year201320132016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeAcadia
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350 $350
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cargo area audio controls  $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 $1000
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,505$12,140$9,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,635$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,466-43

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20132016
ModelEscaladeAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in118.9 in
Length202.5 in200.8 in
Width79.0 in78.9 in
Height75.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,850 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.8 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 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft370.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft3116.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%

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