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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,420

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $20,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,864

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $18,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelTraverseEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,250 $61,595 $80,725
Base Invoice $36,337 $56,975 $74,671
Class III trailer hitch 525    
Navigation system 1,890    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,470 1,295  
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,400 995  
Class III trailer hitch 462    
Navigation system 1,663    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,294 1,075  
Engine-block heater 66 62 62
Sunroof 1,232 826  
Options (change) 5,360 2,365 75
Options (change) 4,717 1,963 62
Destination 810 950 950
Total Price $44,420 $64,910 $81,750
Total Invoice $41,864 $59,888 $75,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,805
Model Year201120092009
ModelTraverseEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG12/19 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20265/65-18285/45-22
Total Price$44,420$64,910$81,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,405-5,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,420$62,505$75,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,355
Total Invoice$41,864$59,888$75,683
Adjustments for Features0-2,219-5,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,864$57,669$70,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,561

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201120092009
ModelTraverseEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZBasePlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Power-deployable running boards  $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350 
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable third row seats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels $350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,875$8,280$11,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,405$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,219-5,453

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112009
ModelTraverseEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in116.0 in
Length205.0 in202.5 in
Width78.4 in79.0 in
Height70.4 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.5,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft3108.9 ft3

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