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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: $48,450

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $19,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,123

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $18,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4EscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA4 2.0T AvantLuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,300 $66,400 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295
Base Invoice $33,760 $62,138 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881
Prestige Package 9,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475        
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 850        
Blind spot warning system 500        
Wood trim 350        
Sunroof   995   995  
Prestige Package 8,464        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443        
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 790        
Blind spot warning system 466        
Wood trim 325        
Sunroof   876   876  
Options (change) 11,275 995 0 995 0
Options (change) 10,488 876 0 876 0
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $48,450 $68,390 $80,940 $74,845 $84,290
Total Invoice $45,123 $64,009 $75,744 $70,045 $78,876

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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: $17,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,710
Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4EscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA4 2.0T AvantLuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionT8T6T6D4D4
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$48,450$68,390$80,940$74,845$84,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-5,935-3,875-6,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,450$66,065$75,005$70,970$77,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,940$4,905$11,715
Total Invoice$45,123$64,009$75,744$70,045$78,876
Adjustments for Features0-2,176-5,554-3,626-6,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,123$61,833$70,190$66,419$72,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,357$4,586$10,951

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4EscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA4 2.0T AvantLuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125$125
Proximity key$250    
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$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  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250    
Cargo cover$75    
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Interior air filter$0    
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power-deployable running boards  $750 $750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards $350 $350 
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40 $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000 
HD radio$50    
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
Rear seat audio controls $25   
SD Card slot$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Fog light, rear$100    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
LED headlights  $1000 $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Removable third row seats $0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000
Wood trim$300 $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200$200
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$7,305$9,630$13,240$11,180$13,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$5,935$3,875$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,176-5,554-3,626-6,092

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,711 lb.5,692 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested395078%
Total Not Requested114022%

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