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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,050

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $20,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,151

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $18,796

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelEscaladeA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,850 $33,980
Base Invoice $49,811 $31,561
Select Edition 3,490  
AWD 2,555  
Cold Weather Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Select Edition 2,897  
AWD 2,364  
Cold Weather Package   637
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Xenon HID headlights   728
Navigation system   1,775
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 6,045 5,350
Options (change) 5,261 4,870
Destination 875 720
Total Price $60,770 $40,050
Total Invoice $55,947 $37,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,357
Model Year20062006
ModelEscaladeA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine345hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/45-17
Total Price$60,770$40,050
Adjustments for Features-3,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,035$40,050
Total Invoice$55,947$37,151
Adjustments for Features-3,4390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,508$37,151

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062006
ModelEscaladeA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,575$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4390

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062006
ModelEscaladeA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in101.5 in
Length198.9 in168.7 in
Width78.9 in69.5 in
Height74.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,537 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		63.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		104.6 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested47590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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