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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: $35,795

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $34,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,354

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $32,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA3A3
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $73,140 $85,935 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $68,440 $80,349 $25,361 $28,134
Sunroof 995 995   995      
Premium Plus Package           2,000 2,000
Convenience Package           1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package           500 500
Panoramic sunroof           1,100 1,100
Navigation system           2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)           475 475
iPod integration           -200 -200
Aluminum roof rails           500 500
Sunroof 876 876   876      
Premium Plus Package           1,860 1,860
Convenience Package           1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package           466 466
Panoramic sunroof           1,023 1,023
Navigation system           1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)           443 443
iPod integration           -186 -186
Aluminum roof rails           466 466
Options (change) 995 995 0 995 0 7,650 7,650
Options (change) 876 876 0 876 0 7,118 7,118
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 875 875
Total Price $70,520 $72,910 $83,535 $75,085 $86,885 $35,795 $38,775
Total Invoice $65,997 $68,232 $78,166 $70,266 $81,299 $33,354 $36,127

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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: $26,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,805
Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA3A3
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$70,520$72,910$83,535$75,085$86,885$35,795$38,775
Adjustments for Features-8,375-9,750-11,985-9,775-12,4100-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,145$63,160$71,550$65,310$74,475$35,795$37,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$9,405$3,165$12,330$0$1,930
Total Invoice$65,997$68,232$78,166$70,266$81,299$33,354$36,127
Adjustments for Features-7,838-9,124-11,215-9,148-11,6120-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,159$59,108$66,951$61,118$69,687$33,354$35,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$949$8,792$2,959$11,528$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3

Model Year2011201120112011201120112011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA3A3
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100    
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800  
6-speed manual     $150 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist     $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails     $250$250
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo net     $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15
Interior air filter     $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Running boards$350  $350   
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000   
iPod integration     $100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25      
SD Card slot     $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
LED headlights  $1000 $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000  
Wood trim  $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels     $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850$850$850$850  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$12,830$14,205$16,440$14,230$16,865$4,455$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,375$9,750$11,985$9,775$12,410$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,838-9,124-11,215-9,148-11,6120-978

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011
ModelEscaladeA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in101.5 in
Length202.5 in168.7 in
Width79.0 in69.5 in
Height75.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.8 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
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 seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
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 seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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