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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: $39,495

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $39,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,795

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $37,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA3
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $77,045 $81,545 $89,350 $27,270
Base Invoice $72,037 $76,245 $83,542 $25,361
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 475
Cargo cover 195 195 195  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 120
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Premium Plus Package       2,000
Cold Weather Package       500
Convenience Package       1,275
Aluminum roof rails       500
iPod integration       -200
Navigation system       2,000
6-speed automated manual       1,480
AWD       2,100
Panoramic sunroof       1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 443
Cargo cover 172 172 172  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119 119  
All-weather floor mats 198 198 198 112
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Premium Plus Package       1,860
Cold Weather Package       466
Convenience Package       1,186
Aluminum roof rails       466
iPod integration       -186
Navigation system       1,860
6-speed automated manual       1,378
AWD       1,951
Panoramic sunroof       1,023
Options (change) 1,050 1,050 1,050 11,350
Options (change) 925 925 925 10,559
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $79,090 $83,590 $91,395 $39,495
Total Invoice $73,957 $78,165 $85,462 $36,795

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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: $29,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,998
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA3
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8S6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17
Total Price$79,090$83,590$91,395$39,495
Adjustments for Features-9,800-12,175-15,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,290$71,415$76,070$39,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$6,780$0
Total Invoice$73,957$78,165$85,462$36,795
Adjustments for Features-9,164-11,385-14,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,793$66,780$71,132$36,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,987$6,339$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA3
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot   $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$16,540$18,915$22,065$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,800$12,175$15,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,164-11,385-14,3300

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162012
ModelEscaladeA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in101.5 in
Length203.9 in168.7 in
Width80.5 in69.5 in
Height74.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 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%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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