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Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $22,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $20,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelEscaladeMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,850 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $49,811 $26,229 $28,286
Select Edition 3,490    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,550  
Select Edition 2,897    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,104  
Options (change) 3,490 8,675 4,575
Options (change) 2,897 7,315 3,998
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $58,215 $38,000 $36,150
Total Invoice $53,583 $34,239 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,465
Model Year200620082008
ModelEscaladeMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp V8255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$58,215$38,000$36,150
Adjustments for Features-3,410-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,805$37,700$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$0
Total Invoice$53,583$34,239$32,979
Adjustments for Features-3,139-2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,444$33,969$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620082008
ModelEscaladeMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200 
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Removable third row seats$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,840$3,730$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,139-2700

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062008
ModelEscaladeMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in111.2 in
Length198.9 in193.5 in
Width78.9 in71.7 in
Height74.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		63.6 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		104.6 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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