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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: $48,935

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $34,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,742

Chevrolet Traverse LTZ   
Difference: $32,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelTraverseEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,575 $77,045 $81,545 $89,350
Base Invoice $38,141 $72,037 $76,245 $83,542
Class III trailer hitch 525      
Cargo cover 140 195 195 195
Navigation system 795      
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,445      
Running boards 570      
Roof rack 325      
Cargo mat 75 85 85 85
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 150 225 225 225
Sunroof 1,400 0 0 0
AWD 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,595    
4WD w/low range   2,600 2,600 2,600
Class III trailer hitch 462      
Cargo cover 123 172 172 172
Navigation system 700      
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,272      
Running boards 502      
Roof rack 286      
Cargo mat 66 75 75 75
Engine-block heater 66 88 88 88
All-weather floor mats 132 198 198 198
Sunroof 1,232 0 0 0
AWD 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119 119 119
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,404    
4WD w/low range   2,431 2,431 2,431
Options (change) 7,500 5,430 3,835 3,835
Options (change) 6,741 4,923 3,519 3,519
Destination 860 995 995 995
Total Price $48,935 $83,470 $86,375 $94,180
Total Invoice $45,742 $77,955 $80,759 $88,056

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,381
Model Year2013201620162016
ModelTraverseEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$48,935$83,470$86,375$94,180
Adjustments for Features0-7,315-8,615-11,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,935$76,155$77,760$82,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,605$6,260
Total Invoice$45,742$77,955$80,759$88,056
Adjustments for Features0-6,832-8,055-11,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,742$71,123$72,704$77,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,581$5,933

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2013201620162016
ModelTraverseEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimLTZLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
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-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Brake assist$50   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
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
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
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   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Cornering lights  $50$50
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$7,275$14,590$15,890$19,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,315$8,615$11,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,832-8,055-11,000

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20132016
ModelTraverseEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in116.0 in
Length203.7 in203.9 in
Width78.5 in80.5 in
Height69.9 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.5,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade Luxury

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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