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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: $37,575

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $22,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,009

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelA3Escalade
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $55,990
Base Invoice $25,361 $51,791
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100 2,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Sunroof   995
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951 2,312
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Sunroof   826
Options (change) 9,430 3,495
Options (change) 8,773 3,138
Destination 875 900
Total Price $37,575 $60,385
Total Invoice $35,009 $55,829

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,712
Model Year20122008
ModelA3Escalade
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4403hp V8
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/65-18
Total Price$37,575$60,385
Adjustments for Features0-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,575$54,860
Total Invoice$35,009$55,829
Adjustments for Features0-5,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,009$50,721

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122008
ModelA3Escalade
Trim2.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,855$12,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,108

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Cadillac Escalade features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,479 lb.5,665 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Cadillac Escalade specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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