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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: $77,495

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $49,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,750

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $46,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelA8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L W12Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $120,100 $55,990
Base Invoice $111,693 $51,791
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,900  
Platinum Edition   20,605
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,628  
Platinum Edition   19,059
Options (change) 3,900 20,605
Options (change) 3,628 19,059
Destination 825 900
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $126,525 $77,495
Total Invoice $117,846 $71,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,080
Model Year20092008
ModelA8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L W12Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine450hp W12403hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19285/45-22
Total Price$126,525$77,495
Adjustments for Features-2,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,360$77,495
Total Invoice$117,846$71,750
Adjustments for Features-2,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,830$71,750

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092008
ModelA8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L W12Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack$50 
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 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power-deployable running boards $750
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 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 
Removable third row seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,355$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0160

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092008
ModelA8 / S8Escalade
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in116.0 in
Length204.4 in202.5 in
Width74.6 in79.0 in
Height57.3 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.5,666 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 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
14.6 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.660.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.6108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
285/45R22 tires400No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested340049%
Total Not Requested350051%

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