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GMC Acadia vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Acadia vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,115

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $36,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,385

GMC Acadia SLT   
Difference: $34,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelAcadiaEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLTLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,310 $77,045 $81,545 $89,350
Base Invoice $33,015 $72,037 $76,245 $83,542
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,245      
Class III trailer hitch 425      
Visibility and Directions Package 1,890      
Cargo cover 90 195 195 195
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,595    
Xenon HID headlights 500      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 650      
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
Head-up display (HUD) 500      
Sunroof 1,400 0 0 0
AWD 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495 495
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
4WD w/low range   2,600 2,600 2,600
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 2,099      
Class III trailer hitch 353      
Visibility and Directions Package 1,569      
Cargo cover 75 172 172 172
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075 1,404    
Xenon HID headlights 415      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 540      
Engine-block heater 62 88 88 88
Head-up display (HUD) 415      
Sunroof 1,162 0 0 0
AWD 1,870      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   436 436 436
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119 119 119
4WD w/low range   2,431 2,431 2,431
Options (change) 11,070 5,120 3,525 3,525
Options (change) 9,635 4,650 3,246 3,246
Destination 735 995 995 995
Total Price $47,115 $83,160 $86,065 $93,870
Total Invoice $43,385 $77,682 $80,486 $87,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia SLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,441
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelAcadiaEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLTLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
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)255/65-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$47,115$83,160$86,065$93,870
Adjustments for Features0-7,340-8,640-11,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,115$75,820$77,425$82,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,605$6,260
Total Invoice$43,385$77,682$80,486$87,783
Adjustments for Features0-6,856-8,080-11,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,385$70,826$72,406$76,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,580$5,932

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelAcadiaEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimSLTLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
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
Heated steering wheel $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
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
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   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
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
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$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
Running boards $350$350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Cargo area audio controls$100   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000$1000 
HD radio $50$50$50
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
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 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$8,200$15,540$16,840$19,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,340$8,640$11,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,856-8,080-11,025

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092016
ModelAcadiaEscalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in116.0 in
Length200.7 in203.9 in
Width78.2 in80.5 in
Height72.8 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,936 lb.5,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.9 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.8 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.7 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
69.0 ft351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
117.0 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Visibility and Directions Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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