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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: $45,040

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $29,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,590

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $30,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Platinum EditionHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $72,855 $83,295 $40,450
Base Invoice $68,174 $77,881 $36,202
Sunroof 995   850
Automatic climate control, front     375
Rear air vents with automatic controls     785
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,780
Navigation system     2,655
Sunroof 876   680
Automatic climate control, front     300
Rear air vents with automatic controls     628
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,424
Navigation system     2,211
Options (change) 995 0 6,445
Options (change) 876 0 5,243
Destination 995 995 745
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $74,845 $84,290 $45,040
Total Invoice $70,045 $78,876 $39,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,829
Model Year201220122008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Platinum EditionHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine332hp V8 H332hp V8 H209hp V6 H
TransmissionD4D4CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/23 MPG20/23 MPG27/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22245/55-19
Total Price$74,845$84,290$45,040
Adjustments for Features-3,875-6,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,970$77,780$45,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,810$0
Total Invoice$70,045$78,876$39,590
Adjustments for Features-3,626-6,0920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,419$72,784$39,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220122008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeHighlander
TrimHybridHybrid Platinum EditionHybrid Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed 2-mode automatic$1800$1800 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 $1000
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$10,990$13,625$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$6,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,626-6,0920

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122008
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 Weight5,932 lb.4,508 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 Hybrid Limited

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 outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%

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