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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: $35,805

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $32,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,001

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRX-8
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $31,960
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $29,566
Sunroof 995 995    
6-speed shiftable automatic       700
Temporary spare tire       395
Navigation system       2,000
Sunroof 876 876    
6-speed shiftable automatic       645
Temporary spare tire       320
Navigation system       1,720
Options (change) 995 995 0 3,095
Options (change) 876 876 0 2,685
Destination 995 995 995 750
Total Price $68,390 $72,670 $80,940 $35,805
Total Invoice $64,009 $68,011 $75,744 $33,001

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,212
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRX-8
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionGrand Touring
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$68,390$72,670$80,940$35,805
Adjustments for Features-8,330-9,205-11,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,060$63,465$69,000$35,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$8,940$0
Total Invoice$64,009$68,011$75,744$33,001
Adjustments for Features-7,796-8,615-11,1740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,213$59,396$64,570$33,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,183$8,357$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeRX-8
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionGrand Touring
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
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  
Rear seat audio controls$25   
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 
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 
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$12,380$13,255$15,990$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,330$9,205$11,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,796-8,615-11,1740

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122010
ModelEscaladeRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.0 in106.4 in
Length202.5 in175.6 in
Width79.0 in69.7 in
Height75.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight5,490 lb.3,094 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 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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