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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: $48,365

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $24,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,638

Chevrolet Traverse 2LT   
Difference: $22,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverseEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim2LTPremierLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,650 $42,045 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945
Base Invoice $34,818 $39,943 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,350        
Graphite Special Edition 2,345        
Navigation system 495        
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,395 1,395      
Roof rack 340 340      
Engine-block heater 100 100 75 75 75
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 995 995  
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,550 2,550 2,550
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395      
Class III trailer hitch   575      
Running boards   585      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,395    
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,139        
Graphite Special Edition 2,134        
Navigation system 450        
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted 1,269 1,269      
Roof rack 309 309      
Engine-block heater 91 91 66 66 66
Sunroof 1,274 1,274 876 876  
AWD 1,900 1,900 2,385 2,384 2,384
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359      
Class III trailer hitch   523      
Running boards   533      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,228    
Options (change) 10,820 6,790 5,015 3,620 2,625
Options (change) 9,925 6,258 4,555 3,326 2,450
Destination 895 895 995 995 995
Total Price $48,365 $49,730 $72,410 $75,295 $83,565
Total Invoice $45,638 $47,096 $67,688 $70,461 $78,194

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,428
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverseEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim2LTPremierLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$48,365$49,730$72,410$75,295$83,565
Adjustments for Features0-825-2,805-2,705-5,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,365$48,905$69,605$72,590$78,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$540$0$2,985$8,520
Total Invoice$45,638$47,096$67,688$70,461$78,194
Adjustments for Features0-781-2,622-2,531-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,638$46,315$65,066$67,930$73,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$677$0$2,864$8,038

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelTraverseTraverseEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim2LTPremierLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150   
Forward collision warning $200   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Lane departure warning $200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250   
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Power-deployable running boards   $750$750
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Running boards$350$350$350  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
LED headlights    $1000
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
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$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Removable third row seats  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 $850
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,375$8,200$10,180$10,080$12,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$2,805$2,705$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-781-2,622-2,531-5,090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20172012
ModelTraverseEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in116.0 in
Length203.7 in202.5 in
Width78.5 in79.0 in
Height69.9 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,844 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested185095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Graphite Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Running boards350Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested222585%
Total Not Requested40015%
Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Entertainment system, ceiling mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%

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