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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: $35,915

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $45,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,466

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $43,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA3A3
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $25,361 $28,134
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595   475 475
Cargo cover 195 195 195    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135    
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 120 120
Sunroof 0 0 0    
Premium Plus Package       2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Convenience Package       1,275 1,275
Aluminum roof rails       500 500
iPod integration       -200 -200
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof       1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530   443 443
Cargo cover 174 174 174    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120    
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 112 112
Sunroof 0 0 0    
Premium Plus Package       1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Convenience Package       1,186 1,186
Aluminum roof rails       466 466
iPod integration       -186 -186
Navigation system       1,860 1,860
Panoramic sunroof       1,023 1,023
Options (change) 1,150 1,150 555 7,770 7,770
Options (change) 1,024 1,024 494 7,230 7,230
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 875 875
Total Price $81,440 $86,040 $94,545 $35,915 $38,895
Total Invoice $77,364 $81,734 $89,849 $33,466 $36,239

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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: $31,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,594
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA3A3
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT10T10T10M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$81,440$86,040$94,545$35,915$38,895
Adjustments for Features-14,005-16,030-19,5800-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,435$70,010$74,965$35,915$37,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$7,530$0$1,930
Total Invoice$77,364$81,734$89,849$33,466$36,239
Adjustments for Features-13,304-15,228-18,6070-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,060$66,506$71,242$33,466$35,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$7,182$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA3A3
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850  
Cruise control$150  $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  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist   $50$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  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$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  
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$1200
Power-deployable running boards  $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards$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  
HDMI port $25$25  
iPod integration   $100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot   $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Streaming video support $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$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  
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
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$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$17,995$20,020$23,570$3,990$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,005$16,030$19,580$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,304-15,228-18,6070-978

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182012
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 Weight5,578 lb.3,264 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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 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%

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 lighting150Yes
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 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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