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Audi A3 vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,485

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $40,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,547

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $38,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelA3EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim3.2 S lineLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,980 $76,970 $81,470 $89,275
Base Invoice $31,561 $71,967 $76,174 $83,472
Navigation system 1,950      
Cold Weather Package 700      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450      
Satellite radio 350      
Bluetooth cell phone link 435      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135 135
Cargo cover   195 195 195
Sunroof   0 0 0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 0 0
4WD w/low range   2,600 2,600 2,600
Navigation system 1,775      
Cold Weather Package 637      
Xenon HID headlights 728      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410      
Satellite radio 319      
Bluetooth cell phone link 396      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119 119 119
Cargo cover   172 172 172
Sunroof   0 0 0
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 0 0
4WD w/low range   2,431 2,431 2,431
Options (change) 5,785 2,930 2,930 2,930
Options (change) 5,266 2,722 2,722 2,722
Destination 720 995 995 995
Total Price $40,485 $80,895 $85,395 $93,200
Total Invoice $37,547 $75,684 $79,891 $87,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,649
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelA3EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim3.2 S lineLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionS6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG14/21 MPG14/21 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$40,485$80,895$85,395$93,200
Adjustments for Features0-11,210-13,585-15,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,485$69,685$71,810$77,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125$7,880
Total Invoice$37,547$75,684$79,891$87,189
Adjustments for Features0-10,488-12,709-14,627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,547$65,196$67,182$72,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,986$7,366

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelA3EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim3.2 S lineLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
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 liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Roof rack $300$300$300
Ski sack$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Running boards $350$350$350
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$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
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
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$6,415$17,625$20,000$22,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,210$13,585$15,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,488-12,709-14,627

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20062015
ModelA3Escalade
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in116.0 in
Length168.7 in203.9 in
Width69.5 in80.5 in
Height56.0 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.5,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.151.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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