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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: $35,175

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $35,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,359

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $33,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRX-8
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $26,435
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $24,458
Sunroof 995 995    
Grand Touring Package       5,335
Temporary spare tire       395
Rear spoiler       360
Navigation system       2,000
Sunroof 876 876    
Grand Touring Package       4,922
Temporary spare tire       320
Rear spoiler       288
Navigation system       1,721
Options (change) 995 995 0 8,090
Options (change) 876 876 0 7,251
Destination 950 950 950 650
Total Price $70,520 $72,910 $83,535 $35,175
Total Invoice $65,997 $68,232 $78,166 $32,359

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,836
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRX-8
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG14/18 MPG14/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-18
Total Price$70,520$72,910$83,535$35,175
Adjustments for Features-9,405-10,780-13,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,115$62,130$70,520$35,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$9,405$0
Total Invoice$65,997$68,232$78,166$32,359
Adjustments for Features-8,802-10,088-12,1780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,195$58,144$65,988$32,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$949$8,793$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRX-8
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionAutomatic
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
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 rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Second-row high console   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
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 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$13,530$14,905$17,140$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,405$10,780$13,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,802-10,088-12,1780

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
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.3,075 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 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested415071%
Total Not Requested170029%

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