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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: $39,575

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,869

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,078

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelEscaladeA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,850 $27,270
Base Invoice $49,811 $25,361
Select Edition 3,490  
AWD 2,555 2,100
Cold Weather Package   500
Convenience Package   1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Navigation system   2,000
Aluminum roof rails   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Select Edition 2,897  
AWD 2,364 1,951
Cold Weather Package   466
Convenience Package   1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Navigation system   1,860
Aluminum roof rails   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 6,045 11,430
Options (change) 5,261 10,633
Destination 875 875
Total Price $60,770 $39,575
Total Invoice $55,947 $36,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,939
Model Year20062011
ModelEscaladeA3
TrimBase2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine345hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/45-17
Total Price$60,770$39,575
Adjustments for Features-3,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,360$39,575
Total Invoice$55,947$36,869
Adjustments for Features-3,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,808$36,869

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062011
ModelEscaladeA3
TrimBase2.0T
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
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
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,350$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1390

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062011
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.3,479 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested105567%
Total Not Requested52533%

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