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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: $62,640

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $22,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,526

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $21,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelSTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,820 $78,995 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $48,024 $75,045 $79,415 $88,060
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950      
Premium Luxury Collection 4,600      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
AWD 1,900      
Performance braking system (optional) 395      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
Sunroof   0 0 0
Polished alloy wheels   600 600 600
4WD w/low range   3,000 3,000 3,000
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476      
Premium Luxury Collection 4,048      
Engine-block heater 83 89 89 89
AWD 1,672      
Performance braking system (optional) 348      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120 120 120
Sunroof   0 0 0
Polished alloy wheels   534 534 534
4WD w/low range   2,850 2,850 2,850
Options (change) 10,945 4,430 4,430 3,835
Options (change) 9,627 4,123 4,123 3,593
Destination 875 1,295 1,295 1,295
Total Price $62,640 $84,720 $89,320 $97,825
Total Invoice $58,526 $80,463 $84,833 $92,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,779
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelSTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6T10T10T10
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG14/21 MPG14/21 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$62,640$84,720$89,320$97,825
Adjustments for Features0-10,695-12,720-16,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,640$74,025$76,600$81,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575$7,530
Total Invoice$58,526$80,463$84,833$92,948
Adjustments for Features0-10,158-12,081-15,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,526$70,305$72,752$77,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,447$7,184

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelSTSEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLuxuryLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Power-deployable running boards   $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio $50$50$50
HDMI port  $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Streaming video support  $25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Rear camera mirror $200$200$200
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$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$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$5,425$16,120$18,145$21,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,695$12,720$16,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,158-12,081-15,459

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112018
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 Weight4,125 lb.5,856 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 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested167581%
Total Not Requested40019%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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