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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,790

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $33,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,231

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $31,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelA3 / S3EscaladeEscalade
TrimS3PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,100 $81,470 $89,275
Base Invoice $38,224 $76,174 $83,472
235/35YR19 1,500    
Advanced Technology Package 1,400    
Prestige Package 5,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Cargo net 150    
Cargo mat 115 85 85
All-weather floor mats 180 225 225
Sunroof   0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 0
4WD w/low range   2,600 2,600
235/35YR19 1,397    
Advanced Technology Package 1,302    
Prestige Package 5,488    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511    
Cargo net 139    
Cargo mat 107 75 75
All-weather floor mats 168 198 198
Sunroof   0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   119 119
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 0
4WD w/low range   2,431 2,431
Options (change) 9,795 3,045 3,045
Options (change) 9,112 2,823 2,823
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $51,790 $85,510 $93,315
Total Invoice $48,231 $79,992 $87,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,254
Model Year201520152015
ModelA3 / S3EscaladeEscalade
TrimS3PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp I4420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG14/21 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$51,790$85,510$93,315
Adjustments for Features0-8,025-11,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,790$77,485$82,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,655
Total Invoice$48,231$79,992$87,290
Adjustments for Features0-7,507-10,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,231$72,485$76,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,352

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201520152015
ModelA3 / S3EscaladeEscalade
TrimS3PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,815$15,840$18,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,025$11,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,507-10,453

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20152015
ModelA3 / S3Escalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in116.0 in
Length175.4 in203.9 in
Width70.7 in80.5 in
Height55.7 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.5,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
12.3 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.351.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested277579%
Total Not Requested72521%

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