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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $59,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $56,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeOptima
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $19,100
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $17,605
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Rear spoiler       220
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Rear spoiler       169
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
Options (change) 595 595 0 2,100
Options (change) 530 530 0 1,834
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 590
Total Price $80,885 $85,485 $93,990 $21,790
Total Invoice $76,870 $81,240 $89,355 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,452
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeOptima
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10T4
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22205/60-15
Total Price$80,885$85,485$93,990$21,790
Adjustments for Features-17,245-19,270-21,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,640$66,215$72,270$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$8,630$0
Total Invoice$76,870$81,240$89,355$20,029
Adjustments for Features-16,389-18,313-20,6490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,481$62,927$68,706$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$8,225$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeOptima
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
$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 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Power-deployable running boards  $750 
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio$50$50$50 
HDMI port $25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Streaming video support $25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
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 
Compass$0$0$0 
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 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
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 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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$18,920$20,945$23,395$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,245$19,270$21,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-16,389-18,313-20,6490

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
ModelEscaladeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length203.9 in185.8 in
Width80.5 in71.5 in
Height74.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.2 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 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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