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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: $81,515

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $45,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,281

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $41,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelA8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L W12Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $120,100 $80,520
Base Invoice $111,693 $75,286
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,628  
Options (change) 3,900 0
Options (change) 3,628 0
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $126,525 $81,515
Total Invoice $117,846 $76,281

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,503
Model Year20092014
ModelA8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L W12Platinum Edition
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$81,515
Adjustments for Features-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,385$81,515
Total Invoice$117,846$76,281
Adjustments for Features-1,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,784$76,281

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092014
ModelA8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L W12Platinum Edition
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, power $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
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
Trailer sway control $25
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 
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
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
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
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
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 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,405$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0620

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20092014
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.5,491 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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