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Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,445

Lexus GS 430   
Difference: $11,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,984

Lexus GS 430   
Difference: $15,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeGS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $51,375
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $44,694
Sunroof 995 995   1,000
Navigation system       2,250
Rear spoiler       200
Cooled or ventilated front seats       200
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Rain-sensing wipers       225
Sunroof 876 876   800
Navigation system       1,895
Rear spoiler       160
Cooled or ventilated front seats       160
Obstacle detection, rear       400
Rain-sensing wipers       180
Options (change) 995 995 0 4,375
Options (change) 876 876 0 3,595
Destination 995 995 995 695
Total Price $68,390 $72,670 $80,940 $56,445
Total Invoice $64,009 $68,011 $75,744 $48,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus GS 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,927
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeGS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8300hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG14/18 MPG14/18 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18
Total Price$68,390$72,670$80,940$56,445
Adjustments for Features-3,310-4,685-6,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,080$67,985$74,020$56,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,905$8,940$0
Total Invoice$64,009$68,011$75,744$48,984
Adjustments for Features-3,098-4,385-6,4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,911$63,626$69,268$48,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$8,357$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeGS
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition430
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights  $1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,315$10,690$12,925$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$4,685$6,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,098-4,385-6,4760

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122006
ModelEscaladeGS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in112.2 in
Length202.5 in190.0 in
Width79.0 in71.7 in
Height75.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,490 lb.3,916 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.4 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 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft312.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 430

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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