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Cadillac Escalade vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,392

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $21,288

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,140

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $21,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelEscaladeHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $51,791 $26,241 $29,281
Sunroof 995 850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,780 1,780
AWD 2,500 1,450 1,450
Towing Prep Package   220 220
Cold Weather Package   60  
Third-row seat   1,090  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   585 585
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Remote start   529 529
Running boards   649 649
Universal garage door opener   125  
Power liftgate   400 400
Heated front seats     440
Sunroof 826 680 680
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,424 1,424
AWD 2,312 1,290 1,290
Towing Prep Package   176 176
Cold Weather Package   48  
Third-row seat   872  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   468 468
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Remote start   380 380
Running boards   425 425
Universal garage door opener   100  
Power liftgate   320 320
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 4,790 10,237 7,627
Options (change) 4,213 8,154 6,054
Destination 900 745 745
Total Price $61,680 $40,392 $41,272
Total Invoice $56,904 $35,140 $36,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,213
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,927
Model Year200820082008
ModelEscaladeHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$61,680$40,392$41,272
Adjustments for Features-3,0750-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,605$40,392$40,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105
Total Invoice$56,904$35,140$36,080
Adjustments for Features-2,8370-678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,067$35,140$35,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$262

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082008
ModelEscaladeHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0 $0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Removable third row seats$0  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,765$5,690$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8370-678

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008
ModelEscaladeHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in109.8 in
Length202.5 in188.4 in
Width79.0 in75.2 in
Height75.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight5,665 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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