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Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,095

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $25,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,645

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $23,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePathfinder
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $40,240
Base Invoice $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $37,264
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,395      
Sunroof 995 995    
AWD 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Value Package       2,100
4WD w/low range       2,200
Floor mats       200
5.6L V8       1,530
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,228      
Sunroof 876 876    
AWD 2,385 2,384 2,384  
Value Package       1,943
4WD w/low range       2,035
Floor mats       163
5.6L V8       1,415
Options (change) 4,940 3,545 2,550 6,030
Options (change) 4,489 3,260 2,384 5,556
Destination 995 995 995 825
Total Price $72,335 $75,220 $83,490 $47,095
Total Invoice $67,622 $70,395 $78,128 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,602
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePathfinder
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22265/60-18
Total Price$72,335$75,220$83,490$47,095
Adjustments for Features-4,680-4,580-7,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,655$70,640$76,175$47,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,985$8,520$0
Total Invoice$67,622$70,395$78,128$43,645
Adjustments for Features-4,375-4,286-6,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,247$66,109$71,283$43,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,862$8,036$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePathfinder
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
4WD w/low range   $2200
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under second row seats   $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards$350  $350
Skid plate (one)   $50
Tow hook(s), front$40$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$1000 $1000
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, 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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 $850 
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,165$11,065$13,800$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,680$4,580$7,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,375-4,286-6,8450

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelEscaladePathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in112.2 in
Length202.5 in192.3 in
Width79.0 in72.8 in
Height75.9 in72.0 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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