Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
Model | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | Escalade | GT-R | GT-R | GT-R | GT-R |
Trim | ESV | ESV Luxury | ESV Premium | ESV Platinum Edition | Premium | Black Edition | Track Edition | NISMO |
Engines | ||||||||
Transmissions | ||||||||
Drivetrains | ||||||||
Tires | ||||||||
Audio Systems | ||||||||
Accessories | ||||||||
Cancels out interior noise by playing the opposite noise through the vehicle's speakers. | ||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||||
Liftgate can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob. | ||||||||
Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | ||||||||
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket. | ||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||||
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in. | ||||||||
Homelink. | ||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | ||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||||||||
Mirror-mounted lights indicate when another vehicle is in a blind spot. | ||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | ||||||||
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | ||||||||
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | ||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||||||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||||||||
Can be driven deflated for about 50 miles. Usually harm ride quality. Cars with these often have no spare tire. | ||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||||||
Cargo Management | ||||||||
Hitch rated for up to 10,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||||||||
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area. | ||||||||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||
Includes side rails and crossbars. | ||||||||
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | ||||||||
Climate Control | ||||||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||||||||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | ||||||||
Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls. | ||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | ||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||
Drivetrain | ||||||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||||
Engine / Motor | ||||||||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Saves a little weight. | ||||||||
Exterior | ||||||||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Large spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch. | ||||||||
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | ||||||||
Infotainment | ||||||||
An additional ceiling-mounted screen for third-row passengers. | ||||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | ||||||||
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone. | ||||||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||||||||
Includes CD player. | ||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data. | ||||||||
A DVD player and two front headrest-mounted screens. | ||||||||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||||
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | ||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||||
SD, CF, PCMCIA, or other digital media reader. | ||||||||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system plus turn-by-turn navigation (no map display). For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||||||||
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||||||||
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | ||||||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | ||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | ||||||||
Includes frequencies for weather channels. Only listed when pricing a single model because incomplete data for all model. | ||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||
High beams automatically turned on and off. | ||||||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Reports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger. | ||||||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||||||
Driving style displayed and/or evaluated with a grade, with changes in display graphics, or with a graph of performance over time. | ||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types. | ||||||||
Front row reading lights. | ||||||||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | ||||||||
Measures and displays lateral acceleration. Some also measure and display 0-60, quarter mile, etc. | ||||||||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | ||||||||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | ||||||||
Reports engine speed. | ||||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | ||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
Won't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together. | ||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||||||
Either only the front seats are leather or the upholstery is a mix of cloth and leather. | ||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | ||||||||
Seats tumble forward at the press of a button. Must be returned to upright position manually. | ||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||||||
Synthetic suede steering wheel rim. | ||||||||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | ||||||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | ||||||||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | ||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | ||||||||
Rear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height. | ||||||||
Alloy wheels plated with chrome. Some use a more durable, alternative process (PVD, Superchrome). Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels. | ||||||||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims. | ||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
Transmission | ||||||||
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. | ||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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