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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: $40,875

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $30,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,068

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $28,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelA3EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim3.2 S lineLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,915 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945
Base Invoice $32,471 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749
iPod integration 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Heated front seats 450      
Bluetooth cell phone link 435      
Navigation system 1,950      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100      
Sunroof   995 995  
AWD   2,550 2,550 2,550
iPod integration 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418      
Xenon HID headlights 745      
Heated front seats 418      
Bluetooth cell phone link 405      
Navigation system 1,813      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023      
Sunroof   876 876  
AWD   2,385 2,384 2,384
Options (change) 5,185 3,545 3,545 2,550
Options (change) 4,822 3,261 3,260 2,384
Destination 775 995 995 995
Total Price $40,875 $70,940 $75,220 $83,490
Total Invoice $38,068 $66,394 $70,395 $78,128

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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: $22,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,965
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelA3EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim3.2 S lineLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionS6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$40,875$70,940$75,220$83,490
Adjustments for Features0-7,865-8,740-11,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,875$63,075$66,480$72,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,405$8,940
Total Invoice$38,068$66,394$70,395$78,128
Adjustments for Features0-7,361-8,179-10,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,068$59,033$62,216$67,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,183$8,357

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelA3EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim3.2 S lineLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
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
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25  
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear$100   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
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
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 $850
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,790$14,655$15,530$18,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,865$8,740$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,361-8,179-10,738

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082012
ModelA3Escalade
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in116.0 in
Length168.7 in202.5 in
Width69.5 in79.0 in
Height56.0 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.160.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft3108.9 ft3

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