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

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,845

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $27,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,421

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $25,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA3 / S3
TrimPremiumPlatinum EditionS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,255 $80,520 $41,100
Base Invoice $66,678 $75,286 $38,224
Sunroof 995    
LED headlights 1,500   1,050
AWD 2,550 2,550  
Convenience Package     750
Driver Assistance Package     1,400
Navigation Plus Package     2,600
235/35YR19     1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Sunroof 876    
LED headlights 1,320   977
AWD 2,384 2,384  
Convenience Package     697
Driver Assistance Package     1,302
Navigation Plus Package     2,418
235/35YR19     1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511
Options (change) 5,045 2,550 7,850
Options (change) 4,580 2,384 7,302
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $77,295 $84,065 $49,845
Total Invoice $72,253 $78,665 $46,421

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,331
Model Year201420142015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA3 / S3
TrimPremiumPlatinum EditionS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22235/35-19
Total Price$77,295$84,065$49,845
Adjustments for Features-4,815-7,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,480$77,015$49,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,535$0
Total Invoice$72,253$78,665$46,421
Adjustments for Features-4,501-6,5970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,752$72,068$46,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,316$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201420142015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA3 / S3
TrimPremiumPlatinum EditionS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards$750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$13,330$15,565$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,815$7,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,501-6,5970

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015
ModelEscaladeA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in103.8 in
Length202.5 in175.4 in
Width79.0 in70.7 in
Height75.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in36.5 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 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.1 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 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested27565%
Total Not Requested15035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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