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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,782

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $36,793

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,357

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $34,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $81,625 $85,225 $39,500
Base Invoice $76,319 $79,685 $36,736
Prestige Package     8,600
Aluminum roof rails     300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Prestige Package     7,998
Aluminum roof rails     280
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 0 0 9,475
Options (change) 0 0 8,814
Destination 950 950 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $82,575 $86,175 $45,782
Total Invoice $77,269 $80,635 $42,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,826
Model Year201020102018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6D4S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17
Total Price$82,575$86,175$45,782
Adjustments for Features-5,435-5,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,140$80,315$45,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,175$0
Total Invoice$77,269$80,635$42,357
Adjustments for Features-5,086-5,4830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,183$75,152$42,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,969$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201020102018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
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 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards$750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 
Analog clock$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
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 
Total Value of Features$14,390$14,815$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$5,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,086-5,4830

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20102018
ModelEscaladeA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in103.5 in
Length202.5 in169.8 in
Width79.0 in70.3 in
Height75.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested267549%
Total Not Requested274051%

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