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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,915

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $28,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,651

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $26,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeRX-8
TrimBasePlatinum EditionBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $26,435
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $24,458
Sunroof 995    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 795    
Shinka Package     6,165
Navigation system     2,000
Rear spoiler     360
Temporary spare tire     395
Sunroof 826    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 660    
Shinka Package     5,304
Navigation system     1,721
Rear spoiler     288
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 1,790 0 8,920
Options (change) 1,486 0 7,633
Destination 950 950 560
Total Price $64,335 $81,675 $35,915
Total Invoice $59,411 $75,621 $32,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,234
Model Year200920092006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeRX-8
TrimBasePlatinum EditionBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine403hp V8403hp V8238hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG12/19 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22225/45-18
Total Price$64,335$81,675$35,915
Adjustments for Features-8,150-12,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,185$69,565$35,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,380$0
Total Invoice$59,411$75,621$32,651
Adjustments for Features-7,526-11,2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,885$64,409$32,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,524$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200920092006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeRX-8
TrimBasePlatinum EditionBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row high console  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $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$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$10,265$14,225$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,150$12,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,526-11,2120

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092006
ModelEscaladeRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.0 in106.4 in
Length202.5 in174.3 in
Width79.0 in69.7 in
Height75.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight5,490 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in32.2 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 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested460082%
Total Not Requested101518%

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