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Audi R8 vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $80,940

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $42,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,744

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $39,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelR8EscaladeEscalade
Trim4.2Platinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $109,000 $79,945 $83,295
Base Invoice $101,370 $74,749 $77,881
Convenience Package 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650    
Navigation system 2,000    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500    
Convenience Package 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605    
Navigation system 1,860    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115    
Options (change) 11,650 0 0
Options (change) 10,835 0 0
Destination 1,000 995 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $123,750 $80,940 $84,290
Total Invoice $115,305 $75,744 $78,876

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,275
Model Year200820122012
ModelR8EscaladeEscalade
Trim4.2Platinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionM6T6D4
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$123,750$80,940$84,290
Adjustments for Features0-10,380-10,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,750$70,560$73,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,775
Total Invoice$115,305$75,744$78,876
Adjustments for Features0-9,714-10,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$115,305$66,030$68,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,595

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year200820122012
ModelR8EscaladeEscalade
Trim4.2Platinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
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
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Power-deployable running boards $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200$200
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power release, second row seats $50 
Removable third row seats $0$0
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,435$14,815$15,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,380$10,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,714-10,251

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082012
ModelR8Escalade
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in116.0 in
Length174.5 in202.5 in
Width75.0 in79.0 in
Height49.3 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 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
3.5 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
3.560.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.5108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested72561%
Total Not Requested46539%

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