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Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,344

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $29,136

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,334

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $27,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201720172017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeRCRCRC
TrimPremiumPlatinum200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $81,545 $89,350 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $76,245 $83,542 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135      
Cargo mat 85 85 105 105 105
All-weather floor mats 225 225 110 110 110
Sunroof 0 0 1,100 1,100 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control     500 500 500
F Sport Package     4,105 3,700 4,105
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700
235/40VR19     795    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,550 2,550 2,550
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps     1,160 1,160  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     390   390
Fog lights     410 410 410
Rear spoiler     399 399 399
Cargo net     65 65 65
LED headlights         1,160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119      
Cargo mat 75 75 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 198 198 65 65 65
Sunroof 0 0 1,012 1,012 1,012
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control     460 460 460
F Sport Package     3,777 3,404 3,777
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484
235/40VR19     732    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,355 2,355 2,355
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps     1,067 1,067  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     360   360
Fog lights     376 376 376
Rear spoiler     280 280 280
Cargo net     39 39 39
LED headlights         1,067
Options (change) 940 940 15,179 10,599 14,094
Options (change) 828 828 13,800 9,583 12,800
Destination 995 995 975 975 975
Total Price $83,480 $91,285 $56,309 $54,344 $58,079
Total Invoice $78,068 $85,365 $52,120 $50,334 $53,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,736
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,878
Model Year20162016201720172017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeRCRCRC
TrimPremiumPlatinum200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8420hp V8241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$83,480$91,285$56,309$54,344$58,079
Adjustments for Features-8,425-11,575-275-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,055$79,710$56,034$54,319$58,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$1,715$0$3,760
Total Invoice$78,068$85,365$52,120$50,334$53,774
Adjustments for Features-7,879-10,824-255-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,189$74,541$51,865$50,311$53,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,352$1,554$0$3,463

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162016201720172017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeRCRCRC
TrimPremiumPlatinum200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
$0$0   
RWD  $0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Backup collision intervention$150$150   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Refrigerated storage compartment $250   
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Additional screen for entertainment system $200   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 $75
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 $25
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$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$75$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$100$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 leather seating surfaces   $0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000   
Wood trim$300 $300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$14,515$17,665$6,365$6,115$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,425$11,575$275$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,879-10,824-255-230

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162017
ModelEscaladeRC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.0 in107.5 in
Length203.9 in184.8 in
Width80.5 in72.4 in
Height74.4 in54.9 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in27.3 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 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

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, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested185059%
Total Not Requested130041%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested220097%
Total Not Requested753%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested97536%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

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, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested230097%
Total Not Requested753%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested185060%
Total Not Requested122540%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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