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Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,045

Cadillac STS V8   
Difference: $6,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,064

Cadillac STS V8   
Difference: $7,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012201220122012
ModelSTSEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimV8LuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,810 $66,400 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295
Base Invoice $48,442 $62,138 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 8,190        
Sunroof 1,200 995   995  
Engine-block heater 100 75 75 75 75
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 6,798        
Sunroof 996 876   876  
Engine-block heater 83 66 66 66 66
Options (change) 9,490 1,070 75 1,070 75
Options (change) 7,877 942 66 942 66
Destination 745 995 995 995 995
Total Price $62,045 $68,465 $81,015 $74,920 $84,365
Total Invoice $57,064 $64,075 $75,810 $70,111 $78,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,063
Model Year20072012201220122012
ModelSTSEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimV8LuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$62,045$68,465$81,015$74,920$84,365
Adjustments for Features0-3,150-6,760-4,925-7,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,045$65,315$74,255$69,995$76,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,940$4,680$11,490
Total Invoice$57,064$64,075$75,810$70,111$78,942
Adjustments for Features0-2,948-6,326-4,609-7,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,064$61,127$69,484$65,502$71,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,357$4,375$10,741

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20072012201220122012
ModelSTSEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimV8LuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125$125
Proximity key$250    
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40    
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rack $300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows$200    
Power-deployable running boards  $750 $750
Running boards $350 $350 
Tow hook(s), front $40 $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers$50    
LED headlights  $1000 $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Removable third row seats $0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000
Wood trim$300 $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,040$7,190$10,800$8,965$11,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150$6,760$4,925$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,948-6,326-4,609-7,074

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20072012
ModelSTSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in116.0 in
Length196.3 in202.5 in
Width72.6 in79.0 in
Height57.6 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.860.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.8108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested307566%
Total Not Requested155034%

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