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Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $45,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $42,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeOptima
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,045 $81,545 $89,350 $26,800
Base Invoice $72,037 $76,245 $83,542 $25,040
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Premium Package       2,950
Navigation system       1,400
Limited Package       3,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119 119  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,672 1,672 1,672  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Premium Package       2,635
Navigation system       1,250
Limited Package       3,250
Options (change) 2,530 2,530 2,530 7,700
Options (change) 2,227 2,227 2,227 7,135
Destination 995 995 995 800
Total Price $80,570 $85,070 $92,875 $35,300
Total Invoice $75,259 $79,467 $86,764 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,962
Model Year2016201620162013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeOptima
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-18
Total Price$80,570$85,070$92,875$35,300
Adjustments for Features-9,980-12,355-15,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,590$72,715$77,370$35,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$6,780$0
Total Invoice$75,259$79,467$86,764$32,975
Adjustments for Features-9,322-11,541-14,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,937$67,926$72,279$32,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,989$6,342$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201620162013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeOptima
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net$40$40$40 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Speaker lights   $100
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$15,580$17,955$21,105$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,980$12,355$15,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,322-11,541-14,4850

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162013
ModelEscaladeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.0 in
Length203.9 in190.7 in
Width80.5 in72.1 in
Height74.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested142547%
Total Not Requested160553%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested1500141%
Total Not Requested-435-41%

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