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Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,568

Lexus ES 300h   
Difference: $20,822

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,212

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $19,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeESES
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition350300h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295 $36,370 $39,250
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $34,068 $36,767
Sunroof 995 995   995      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package           3,745  
Xenon HID headlights           515 515
Alloy wheels, optional design           110  
Obstacle detection, rear           500 500
Power trunk closer           400 400
Heated steering wheel           480 450
Ultra Luxury Package           2,935  
Rear spoiler           319  
Blind spot warning system           500 500
Rain-sensing wipers           155 155
Remote start           499 499
Bodyside moldings           199 199
Navigation Package             2,625
Luxury Package             1,370
Sunshade, rear, power             210
Sunroof 876 876   876      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package           3,452  
Xenon HID headlights           473 473
Alloy wheels, optional design           100  
Obstacle detection, rear           460 460
Power trunk closer           368 368
Heated steering wheel           443 416
Ultra Luxury Package           2,699  
Rear spoiler           209  
Blind spot warning system           460 460
Rain-sensing wipers           144 144
Remote start           310 310
Bodyside moldings           131 131
Navigation Package             2,423
Luxury Package             1,260
Sunshade, rear, power             192
Options (change) 995 995 0 995 0 10,357 7,423
Options (change) 876 876 0 876 0 9,249 6,637
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $68,390 $72,670 $80,940 $74,845 $84,290 $47,622 $47,568
Total Invoice $64,009 $68,011 $75,744 $70,045 $78,876 $44,212 $44,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,868
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,077
Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeESES
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition350300h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10835, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$68,390$72,670$80,940$74,845$84,290$47,622$47,568
Adjustments for Features-3,700-4,575-7,310-5,250-7,885-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,690$68,095$73,630$69,595$76,405$46,822$47,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$8,940$4,905$11,715$0$746
Total Invoice$64,009$68,011$75,744$70,045$78,876$44,212$44,299
Adjustments for Features-3,463-4,282-6,841-4,913-7,379-7430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,546$63,729$68,903$65,132$71,497$43,469$44,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,183$8,357$4,586$10,951$0$830

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeESES
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition350300h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125  
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225
Sunshades, second row     $125 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Brake assist     $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Rear side airbags     $300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100$100
Interior air filter     $0$0
Rear air vents     $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass     $15$15
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof     $1200 
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Running boards$350  $350   
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200  
App support     $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000   
HD radio     $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25      
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
LED headlights  $1000 $1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat     $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000  
Wood trim  $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels     $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 $850$850$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350     
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$11,255$12,130$14,865$12,805$15,440$8,355$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$4,575$7,310$5,250$7,885$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,463-4,282-6,841-4,913-7,379-7430

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122013
ModelEscaladeES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in111.0 in
Length202.5 in192.7 in
Width79.0 in71.7 in
Height75.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in40.0 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 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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