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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: $57,800

Cadillac STS V6   
Difference: $4,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,702

Cadillac STS V6   
Difference: $4,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelSTSSTSEscalade
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $55,990
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $51,791
Luxury Level Two Package 3,350    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 8,600    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,200    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   11,690  
Ultra Luxury Collection     5,535
Luxury Level Two Package 2,780    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC 7,138    
Engine-block heater 83 83 62
Sunroof 996    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG   9,703  
Ultra Luxury Collection     4,594
Options (change) 13,250 11,790 5,610
Options (change) 10,997 9,786 4,656
Destination 775 775 900
Total Price $57,800 $65,840 $62,500
Total Invoice $52,702 $60,373 $57,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $709
Model Year200820082008
ModelSTSSTSEscalade
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6320hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18265/65-18
Total Price$57,800$65,840$62,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,800$64,340$58,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,540$0
Total Invoice$52,702$60,373$57,347
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-3,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,702$58,998$53,411
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,296$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year200820082008
ModelSTSSTSEscalade
TrimV6V8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure warning $200 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power release, second row seats  $50
Removable third row seats  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,490$5,990$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,375-3,936

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082008
ModelSTSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in116.0 in
Length196.7 in202.5 in
Width72.6 in79.0 in
Height57.6 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.5,666 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 V6

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167577%
Total Not Requested50023%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SC
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Headlight washers50No
235/50WR18 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
255/45WR18 tires200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested387564%
Total Not Requested219036%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested387558%
Total Not Requested285042%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels150No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested232585%
Total Not Requested40015%

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