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Cadillac Escalade vs. Hyundai Equus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Hyundai Equus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,900

Hyundai Equus Ultimate   
Difference: $10,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,544

Hyundai Equus Ultimate   
Difference: $9,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeEquus
TrimBaseUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,990 $66,000
Base Invoice $51,791 $61,644
Platinum Edition 20,605  
Platinum Edition 19,059  
Options (change) 20,605 0
Options (change) 19,059 0
Destination 900 900
Total Price $77,495 $66,900
Total Invoice $71,750 $62,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Hyundai Equus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Equus Ultimate
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,791
Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeEquus
TrimBaseUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10608, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22245/45-19
Total Price$77,495$66,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,495$65,205
Total Invoice$71,750$62,544
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,750$60,959

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeEquus
TrimBaseUltimate
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Roof rack$300 
Second-row high console $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, right second row seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, right second row seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Removable third row seats$0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,790$11,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeEquus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in119.9 in
Length202.5 in203.1 in
Width79.0 in74.4 in
Height75.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.4,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.20.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.9 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 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
285/45R22 tires400No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels150Yes
Total Requested377558%
Total Not Requested277542%

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