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Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,680

Kia Sorento SX Limited V6   
Difference: $20,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,573

Kia Sorento SX Limited V6   
Difference: $17,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSorento
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $44,400
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $41,663
Ultra Luxury Collection 3,835    
AWD 2,550 2,500 1,800
Class II trailer hitch     395
Roof rack crossbars     225
Remote start     425
Tubular side steps     495
Ultra Luxury Collection 3,183    
AWD 2,358 2,312 1,693
Class II trailer hitch     327
Roof rack crossbars     187
Remote start     353
Tubular side steps     410
Options (change) 6,385 2,500 3,340
Options (change) 5,541 2,312 2,970
Destination 950 950 940
Total Price $68,930 $84,175 $48,680
Total Invoice $63,466 $77,933 $45,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX Limited V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,243
Model Year200920092018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSorento
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22235/55-19
Total Price$68,930$84,175$48,680
Adjustments for Features0-3,310-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,930$80,865$46,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,935$0
Total Invoice$63,466$77,933$45,573
Adjustments for Features0-3,065-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,466$74,868$43,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,402$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200920092018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeSorento
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSX Limited V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
HD radio  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,140$12,450$11,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,310$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,065-2,350

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092018
ModelEscaladeSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in109.4 in
Length202.5 in187.4 in
Width79.0 in74.4 in
Height75.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft338.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Power release, second row seats50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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