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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: $72,340

Cadillac STS V8   
Difference: $23,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,768

Cadillac STS V8   
Difference: $25,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelSTSEscalade
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $53,275 $92,695
Base Invoice $49,812 $88,060
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,690  
Platinum Edition 6,500  
Engine-block heater 100 100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,900
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135
Sunroof   0
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,703  
Platinum Edition 5,395  
Engine-block heater 83 89
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,691
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 18,290 2,135
Options (change) 15,181 1,900
Destination 775 1,295
Total Price $72,340 $96,125
Total Invoice $65,768 $91,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,127
Model Year20082018
ModelSTSEscalade
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18285/45-22
Total Price$72,340$96,125
Adjustments for Features0-13,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,340$83,105
Total Invoice$65,768$91,255
Adjustments for Features0-12,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,768$78,895

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082018
ModelSTSEscalade
TrimV8Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
RWD$0 
 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
HD radio $50
HDMI port $25
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Streaming video support $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror $200
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,400$17,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,360

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082018
ModelSTSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in116.0 in
Length196.7 in203.9 in
Width72.6 in80.5 in
Height57.6 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.851.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.894.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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 player0No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested517577%
Total Not Requested155023%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested65028%

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