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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: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $47,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $44,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeOptima
TrimPremiumPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,545 $89,350 $30,500
Base Invoice $76,245 $83,542 $28,380
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
Cargo mat 85 85  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,900 1,900  
Sunroof 0 0  
Universal garage door opener     350
Technology Package     3,000
Limited Package     2,100
Cargo net     50
Remote start     425
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119  
Cargo mat 75 75  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,672 1,672  
Sunroof 0 0  
Universal garage door opener     291
Technology Package     2,727
Limited Package     1,925
Cargo net     42
Remote start     353
Options (change) 2,615 2,615 5,925
Options (change) 2,302 2,302 5,338
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $85,155 $92,960 $37,320
Total Invoice $79,542 $86,839 $34,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,279
Model Year201620162018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeOptima
TrimPremiumPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22235/45-18
Total Price$85,155$92,960$37,320
Adjustments for Features-8,190-11,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,965$81,620$37,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$0
Total Invoice$79,542$86,839$34,613
Adjustments for Features-7,650-10,5930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,892$76,246$34,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,354$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeOptima
TrimPremiumPlatinumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$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, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$12,790$15,940$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,190$11,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,650-10,5930

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
ModelEscaladeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.4 in
Length203.9 in191.1 in
Width80.5 in73.2 in
Height74.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%

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