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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: $44,795

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $13,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,724

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $11,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelA3 / S3Escalade
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,100 $55,990
Base Invoice $38,224 $51,791
Convenience Package 750  
235/35YR19 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof   995
Convenience Package 697  
235/35YR19 1,397  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Sunroof   826
Options (change) 2,800 995
Options (change) 2,605 826
Destination 895 900
Total Price $44,795 $57,885
Total Invoice $41,724 $53,517

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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: $11,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,092
Model Year20152008
ModelA3 / S3Escalade
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp I4403hp V8
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19265/65-18
Total Price$44,795$57,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,795$56,045
Total Invoice$41,724$53,517
Adjustments for Features0-1,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,724$51,816

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20152008
ModelA3 / S3Escalade
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
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
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $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
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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 recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Removable third row seats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,990$9,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,701

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20152008
ModelA3 / S3Escalade
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in116.0 in
Length175.4 in202.5 in
Width70.7 in79.0 in
Height55.7 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.5,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
12.3 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested27565%
Total Not Requested15035%

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