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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,900

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $24,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,677

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $22,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelA4 / S4EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA4 2.0T AvantLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,850 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945
Base Invoice $32,410 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749
Prestige Package 7,850      
Navigation system 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Wood trim 400      
Sunroof   995 995  
AWD   2,550 2,550 2,550
Prestige Package 7,300      
Navigation system 2,326      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443      
Wood trim 373      
Sunroof   876 876  
AWD   2,385 2,384 2,384
Options (change) 11,225 3,545 3,545 2,550
Options (change) 10,442 3,261 3,260 2,384
Destination 825 995 995 995
Total Price $46,900 $70,940 $75,220 $83,490
Total Invoice $43,677 $66,394 $70,395 $78,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,248
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelA4 / S4EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA4 2.0T AvantLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$46,900$70,940$75,220$83,490
Adjustments for Features0-4,775-5,650-8,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,900$66,165$69,570$75,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,405$8,940
Total Invoice$43,677$66,394$70,395$78,128
Adjustments for Features0-4,469-5,288-7,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,677$61,925$65,107$70,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,182$8,357

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelA4 / S4EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA4 2.0T AvantLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
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   
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
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
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 HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards $350  
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
iPod integration$100   
Rear seat audio controls $25  
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear$100   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Removable third row seats $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $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
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,505$12,280$13,155$15,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,775$5,650$8,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,469-5,288-7,846

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092012
ModelA4 / S4Escalade
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in116.0 in
Length185.2 in202.5 in
Width71.9 in79.0 in
Height56.5 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
17.3 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.360.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.5 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested315069%
Total Not Requested139031%

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