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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: $5,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,281

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $5,152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $78,800 $82,500 $87,600 $135,900 $80,520
Base Invoice $73,284 $76,727 $81,468 $126,388 $75,286
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800    
Premium Package 4,000 4,000 4,000    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 3,000    
Sport Package       2,000  
Cold Weather Package 744 744 744    
Premium Package 3,720 3,720 3,720    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Sport Package       1,860  
Options (change) 7,800 7,800 7,800 2,000 0
Options (change) 7,254 7,254 7,254 1,860 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $87,495 $91,195 $96,295 $140,895 $81,515
Total Invoice $81,433 $84,876 $89,617 $131,243 $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: $4,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,100
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8500hp W12403hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20285/45-22
Total Price$87,495$91,195$96,295$140,895$81,515
Adjustments for Features-1,130-1,130-1,130-6,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,365$90,065$95,165$134,590$81,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$8,800$48,225$0
Total Invoice$81,433$84,876$89,617$131,243$76,281
Adjustments for Features-1,052-1,052-1,052-5,8730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,381$83,824$88,565$125,370$76,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,443$8,184$44,989$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, power    $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Trailer sway control    $25
Wide-view front camera   $150 
Wide-view rear camera   $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Class IV trailer hitch    $300
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack    $300
Second-row high console   $250 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows   $200 
Laminated rear side windows   $100 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500 
Power-deployable running boards    $750
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Folding second row seats    $300
Folding third row seats    $600
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Removable third row seats    $0
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,145$12,145$12,145$17,320$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$1,130$1,130$6,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,052-1,052-1,052-5,8730

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20142014
ModelA8 / S8Escalade
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in116.0 in
Length207.4 in202.5 in
Width76.7 in79.0 in
Height57.9 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,465 lb.5,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 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
13.2 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.260.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.2108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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