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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: $39,405

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $23,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,817

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $21,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelEscaladeMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,990 $32,860
Base Invoice $51,791 $30,097
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535  
Premium Package   3,450
Tech Package   1,850
Floor mats   180
Rear spoiler   370
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594  
Premium Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,605
Floor mats   135
Rear spoiler   292
Options (change) 5,535 5,850
Options (change) 4,594 5,025
Destination 900 695
Total Price $62,425 $39,405
Total Invoice $57,285 $35,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,714
Model Year20082009
ModelEscaladeMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18245/45-18
Total Price$62,425$39,405
Adjustments for Features-6,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,155$39,405
Total Invoice$57,285$35,817
Adjustments for Features-5,7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,531$35,817

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082009
ModelEscaladeMaxima
TrimBaseSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,280$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7540

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082009
ModelEscaladeMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in109.3 in
Length202.5 in190.6 in
Width79.0 in73.2 in
Height75.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.6 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Total Requested202566%
Total Not Requested105034%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
USB port25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested99036%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110091%
Total Not Requested1159%

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