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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: $80,940

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $14,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,744

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $13,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelA8 / S8EscaladeEscalade
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $91,500 $79,945 $83,295
Base Invoice $85,096 $74,749 $77,881
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790    
Options (change) 3,000 0 0
Options (change) 2,790 0 0
Destination 950 995 995
Total Price $95,450 $80,940 $84,290
Total Invoice $88,836 $75,744 $78,876

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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: $10,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,444
Model Year201720122012
ModelA8 / S8EscaladeEscalade
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine450hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionT8T6D4
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$95,450$80,940$84,290
Adjustments for Features-3,9200-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,530$80,940$83,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,775
Total Invoice$88,836$75,744$78,876
Adjustments for Features-3,6480-538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,188$75,744$78,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,594

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201720122012
ModelA8 / S8EscaladeEscalade
TrimA8 L 4.0T SportPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers$300  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Ski sack$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$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$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500  
Power-deployable running boards $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200$200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Removable third row seats $0$0
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$15,110$11,190$11,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,920$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6480-538

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20172012
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.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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
14.2 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.260.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.2108.9 ft3

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