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Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,422

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $15,058

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,544

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $14,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeIS
TrimPremiumPlatinumF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,545 $89,350 $61,300
Base Invoice $76,245 $83,542 $57,009
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495  
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
Cargo mat 85 85 73
All-weather floor mats 225 225 109
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,925
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
Cargo net     64
Rear bumper protector     76
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436  
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119  
Cargo mat 75 75 44
All-weather floor mats 198 198 65
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,619
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Adaptive cruise control     1,380
Cargo net     39
Rear bumper protector     53
Options (change) 940 940 6,247
Options (change) 828 828 5,660
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $83,480 $91,285 $68,422
Total Invoice $78,068 $85,365 $63,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,990
Model Year201620162012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeIS
TrimPremiumPlatinumF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8416hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22225/40-19
Total Price$83,480$91,285$68,422
Adjustments for Features-10,195-13,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,285$77,940$68,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$0
Total Invoice$78,068$85,365$63,544
Adjustments for Features-9,534-12,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,534$72,885$63,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,351$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201620162012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeIS
TrimPremiumPlatinumF
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$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, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$16,050$19,200$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,195$13,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,534-12,4800

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162012
ModelEscaladeIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in107.5 in
Length203.9 in180.1 in
Width80.5 in70.9 in
Height74.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in30.6 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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