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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: $93,525

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $2,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,900

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $81,400 $85,100 $90,400 $137,900 $92,195
Base Invoice $75,702 $79,144 $84,072 $128,248 $87,585
Premium Package 3,950 3,950 3,950    
Luxury Package 3,400 3,400 3,400    
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750    
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250 2,100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 3,000    
Sport Package       1,000  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         135
Sunroof         0
Premium Package 3,673 3,673 3,673    
Luxury Package 3,162 3,162 3,162    
Cold Weather Package 697 697 697    
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093 1,954  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Sport Package       930  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         120
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 13,350 13,350 13,350 3,100 135
Options (change) 12,415 12,415 12,415 2,884 120
Destination 925 925 925 925 1,195
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $95,675 $99,375 $104,675 $143,225 $93,525
Total Invoice $89,042 $92,484 $97,412 $133,357 $88,900

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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: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,756
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12Platinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6240hp V6 D435hp V8500hp W12420hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20285/45-22
Total Price$95,675$99,375$104,675$143,225$93,525
Adjustments for Features0-150-150-3,625-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,675$99,225$104,525$139,600$90,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$8,850$43,925$0
Total Invoice$89,042$92,484$97,412$133,357$88,900
Adjustments for Features0-140-140-3,375-2,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,042$92,344$97,272$129,982$86,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,302$8,230$40,940$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Escalade
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12Platinum
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$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction  $0 $0
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app    $25
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Backup collision intervention    $150
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag    $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Safety key    $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $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 
Refrigerated storage compartment    $250
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$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 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system    $100
CD changer, remote   $200 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HDMI port    $25
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
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 + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Rear camera mirror    $200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
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 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 
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,545$10,695$10,695$14,170$13,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$150$3,625$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-140-3,375-2,614

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20152017
ModelA8 / S8Escalade
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in116.0 in
Length207.4 in203.9 in
Width76.7 in80.5 in
Height57.9 in74.4 in
Curb Weight4,465 lb.5,521 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 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
14.2 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.251.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.294.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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