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Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,665

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $16,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,282

Kia Cadenza Limited   
Difference: $15,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelEscaladeCadenza
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,990 $44,690
Base Invoice $51,791 $41,320
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535  
Rear bumper protector   75
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594  
Rear bumper protector   62
Options (change) 5,535 75
Options (change) 4,594 62
Destination 900 900
Total Price $62,425 $45,665
Total Invoice $57,285 $42,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,674
Model Year20082018
ModelEscaladeCadenza
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18245/40-19
Total Price$62,425$45,665
Adjustments for Features0-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,425$44,940
Total Invoice$57,285$42,282
Adjustments for Features0-671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,285$41,611

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20082018
ModelEscaladeCadenza
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Removable third row seats$0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,615$12,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-671

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20082018
ModelEscaladeCadenza
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in112.4 in
Length202.5 in195.7 in
Width79.0 in73.6 in
Height75.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.3,634 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.2 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested252582%
Total Not Requested55018%

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