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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,352

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $26,188

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $24,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA3 e-tronBasePlatinum EditionHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $61,595 $80,725 $71,915
Base Invoice $36,178 $56,975 $74,671 $66,881
Aluminum roof rails 300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
Universal garage door opener 295      
Heated front seats 500      
Sunroof   995    
Aluminum roof rails 280      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
Universal garage door opener 274      
Heated front seats 467      
Sunroof   826    
Options (change) 1,670 995 0 0
Options (change) 1,557 826 0 0
Destination 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 0
Total Price $37,352 $63,540 $81,675 $72,865
Total Invoice $34,517 $58,751 $75,621 $67,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,973
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,412
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA3 e-tronBasePlatinum EditionHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionS6T6T6D4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/65-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$37,352$63,540$81,675$72,865
Adjustments for Features0-5,215-9,675-7,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,352$58,325$72,000$64,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,675$6,615
Total Invoice$34,517$58,751$75,621$67,831
Adjustments for Features0-4,822-8,958-7,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,517$53,929$66,663$60,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,734$6,525

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2017200920092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA3 e-tronBasePlatinum EditionHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist$50   
Forward collision warning$200   
Front side airbags$350   
Full-size spare tire $225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo cover$75   
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
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$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$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0   
9 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Power-deployable running boards  $750 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350 $350
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50   
Navigation system $600$600$600
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   
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,640$11,855$16,315$14,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,215$9,675$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,822-8,958-7,377

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20172009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Escalade
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in116.0 in
Length169.8 in202.5 in
Width70.3 in79.0 in
Height56.1 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 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 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
9.9 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.960.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft3108.9 ft3

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