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Cadillac XTS vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XTS vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,185

Cadillac XTS Platinum   
Difference: $13,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,799

Cadillac XTS Platinum   
Difference: $12,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelXTSXTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimPlatinumV-Sport PlatinumPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,895 $72,695 $79,945 $83,295
Base Invoice $61,650 $69,060 $74,749 $77,881
CD player, remote 250 250    
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Engine-block heater 100 100 75 75
CD player, remote 223 223    
Temporary spare tire 312 312    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Engine-block heater 89 89 66 66
Options (change) 1,295 1,295 75 75
Options (change) 1,154 1,154 66 66
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $67,185 $74,985 $81,015 $84,365
Total Invoice $63,799 $71,209 $75,810 $78,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac XTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,345
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelXTSXTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimPlatinumV-Sport PlatinumPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6410hp V6403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT6T6T6D4
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$67,185$74,985$81,015$84,365
Adjustments for Features-1,405-2,5800-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,780$72,405$81,015$83,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,625$0$2,775
Total Invoice$63,799$71,209$75,810$78,942
Adjustments for Features-1,334-2,4500-538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,465$68,759$75,810$78,404
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,294$0$2,594

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelXTSXTSEscaladeEscalade
TrimPlatinumV-Sport PlatinumPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200$200
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
HD radio$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Removable third row seats  $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,620$14,795$12,215$12,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,405$2,580$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,334-2,4500-538

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20172012
ModelXTSEscalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in116.0 in
Length202.0 in202.5 in
Width72.9 in79.0 in
Height59.5 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,007 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 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
18.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.060.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.0108.9 ft3

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