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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: $45,502

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $28,668

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,096

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $27,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA3 e-tronPremiumPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $70,680 $79,945 $83,295
Base Invoice $36,178 $66,140 $74,749 $77,881
Prestige Package 8,650      
Aluminum roof rails 300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
Universal garage door opener 295      
Sunroof   995    
LED headlights   1,500    
Prestige Package 8,046      
Aluminum roof rails 280      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
Universal garage door opener 274      
Sunroof   876    
LED headlights   1,320    
Options (change) 9,820 2,495 0 0
Options (change) 9,136 2,196 0 0
Destination 950 995 995 995
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 0
Total Price $45,502 $74,170 $80,940 $84,290
Total Invoice $42,096 $69,331 $75,744 $78,876

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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: $25,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,431
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA3 e-tronPremiumPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
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)705, 14300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$45,502$74,170$80,940$84,290
Adjustments for Features0-3,000-5,235-5,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,502$71,170$75,705$78,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,535$7,310
Total Invoice$42,096$69,331$75,744$78,876
Adjustments for Features0-2,804-4,899-5,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,096$66,527$70,845$73,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,318$6,912

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

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA3 e-tronPremiumPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel $100$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   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Full-size spare tire $225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
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  $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$750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200$200
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
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, 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$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Removable third row seats $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$8,955$11,955$14,190$14,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,000$5,235$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,804-4,899-5,437

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

Model Year20172012
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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Android Auto support100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested277550%
Total Not Requested274050%

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