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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: $51,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,744

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $48,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelR8R8EscaladeEscalade
Trim4.25.2Platinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $79,945 $83,295
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $74,749 $77,881
Navigation system 2,100      
Convenience Package 2,100      
iPod integration 100 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650    
LED headlights 3,500      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500    
Polished alloy wheels 500 500    
Navigation system 1,953      
Convenience Package 1,953      
iPod integration 93 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605    
LED headlights 3,255      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255    
Polished alloy wheels 465 465    
Options (change) 14,450 4,650 0 0
Options (change) 13,439 4,325 0 0
Destination 1,250 1,250 995 995
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $132,900 $157,900 $80,940 $84,290
Total Invoice $123,895 $147,145 $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: $61,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,210
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelR8R8EscaladeEscalade
Trim4.25.2Platinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8525hp V10403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionM6M6T6D4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$132,900$157,900$80,940$84,290
Adjustments for Features0-250-9,680-10,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,900$157,650$71,260$74,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,750$0$2,775
Total Invoice$123,895$147,145$75,744$78,876
Adjustments for Features0-233-9,059-9,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$123,895$146,912$66,685$69,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,017$0$2,595

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelR8R8EscaladeEscalade
Trim4.25.2Platinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800
AWD$1700$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$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$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$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$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished fuel door$100$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$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200$200
Aux input  $50$50
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
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$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,885$4,135$13,565$14,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$9,680$10,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-9,059-9,596

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112012
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested52561%
Total Not Requested34039%

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