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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: $48,020

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $33,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,562

Chevrolet Traverse Premier   
Difference: $31,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTraverseEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimPremierLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $78,995 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $42,228 $75,045 $79,415 $88,060
Class III trailer hitch 650      
Driver Confidence II Package 475      
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100
Sunroof 1,400 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
Class III trailer hitch 592      
Driver Confidence II Package 432      
Engine-block heater 91 89 89 89
Sunroof 1,274 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120 120 120
Options (change) 2,625 830 830 235
Options (change) 2,389 739 739 209
Destination 945 1,295 1,295 1,295
Total Price $48,020 $81,120 $85,720 $94,225
Total Invoice $45,562 $77,079 $81,449 $89,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,714
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTraverseEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimPremierLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT9T10T10T10
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 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$48,020$81,120$85,720$94,225
Adjustments for Features0-5,055-7,080-10,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,020$76,065$78,640$83,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575$7,530
Total Invoice$45,562$77,079$81,449$89,564
Adjustments for Features0-4,803-6,727-10,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,562$72,276$74,722$79,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,446$7,184

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelTraverseEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimPremierLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500$1500
FWD$0   
 $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Brake assist$50   
Following distance indicator$25   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
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
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Power-deployable running boards   $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
CD player $125$125$125
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  
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
Streaming video support  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$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$5,550$10,605$12,630$16,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,055$7,080$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,803-6,727-10,104

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20182018
ModelTraverseEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase120.9 in116.0 in
Length204.3 in203.9 in
Width78.6 in80.5 in
Height70.7 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100093%
Total Not Requested757%

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