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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: $45,947

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $37,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,510

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $35,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3EscaladeEscalade
TrimA3 e-tronPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $81,470 $89,275
Base Invoice $36,178 $76,174 $83,472
Prestige Package 8,650    
Aluminum roof rails 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Cargo net 150    
Cargo mat 115 85 85
All-weather floor mats 180 225 225
Cargo cover   195 195
Sunroof   0 0
Prestige Package 8,046    
Aluminum roof rails 280    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Cargo net 139    
Cargo mat 107 75 75
All-weather floor mats 168 198 198
Cargo cover   172 172
Sunroof   0 0
Options (change) 10,265 505 505
Options (change) 9,550 445 445
Destination 950 995 995
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $45,947 $82,970 $90,775
Total Invoice $42,510 $77,614 $84,912

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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: $29,288
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,868
Model Year201720152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3EscaladeEscalade
TrimA3 e-tronPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionS6T8T8
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$45,947$82,970$90,775
Adjustments for Features0-7,735-10,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,947$75,235$79,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,655
Total Invoice$42,510$77,614$84,912
Adjustments for Features0-7,236-10,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,510$70,378$74,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,352

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

Model Year201720152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3EscaladeEscalade
TrimA3 e-tronPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
 $0$0
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 start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
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  
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  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$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
Android Auto support$100  
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100  
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  
Media drive$15  
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$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Tachometer $75$75
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 height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$6,155$13,890$17,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,735$10,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,236-10,182

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

Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Escalade
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in116.0 in
Length169.8 in203.9 in
Width70.3 in80.5 in
Height56.1 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.5,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 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 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
9.9 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.951.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft394.2 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 lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Android Auto support100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested427578%
Total Not Requested124022%

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