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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $94,125

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $37,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,475

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $33,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelA8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L W12Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $120,100 $92,695
Base Invoice $111,693 $88,060
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Heated steering wheel 200  
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,900  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135
Sunroof   0
Driver Assistance Package 1,303  
Heated steering wheel 185  
Refrigerated storage compartment 1,396  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,628  
Adaptive cruise control 1,953  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   120
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 9,100 135
Options (change) 8,465 120
Destination 775 1,295
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $131,675 $94,125
Total Invoice $122,633 $89,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,201
Model Year20082018
ModelA8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L W12Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine450hp W12420hp V8
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19285/45-22
Total Price$131,675$94,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,675$88,820
Total Invoice$122,633$89,475
Adjustments for Features0-5,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,633$84,432

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082018
ModelA8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L W12Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700 
 $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Second-row high console$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
HDMI port $25
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Streaming video support $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Rear camera mirror $200
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,155$16,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,043

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082018
ModelA8 / S8Escalade
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in116.0 in
Length204.4 in203.9 in
Width74.6 in80.5 in
Height57.3 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 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
14.6 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.651.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.694.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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