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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: $59,590

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $11,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,842

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $10,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelSTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryLuxuryPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,820 $66,400 $79,945
Base Invoice $48,024 $62,138 $74,749
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Temporary spare tire 350    
Engine-block heater 100 75 75
Sunroof 1,200 995  
AWD 1,900 2,550 2,550
Performance braking system (optional) 395    
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Temporary spare tire 308    
Engine-block heater 83 66 66
Sunroof 1,056 876  
AWD 1,672 2,385 2,384
Performance braking system (optional) 348    
Options (change) 7,895 3,620 2,625
Options (change) 6,943 3,327 2,450
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $59,590 $71,015 $83,565
Total Invoice $55,842 $66,460 $78,194

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,574
Model Year201120122012
ModelSTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryLuxuryPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$59,590$71,015$83,565
Adjustments for Features0-5,390-9,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,590$65,625$74,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,940
Total Invoice$55,842$66,460$78,194
Adjustments for Features0-5,044-8,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,842$61,416$69,772
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,356

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201120122012
ModelSTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryLuxuryPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Removable third row seats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,315$11,705$15,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,390$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,044-8,422

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112012
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 Weight4,125 lb.5,691 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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See a complete comparison of Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167581%
Total Not Requested40019%

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