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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,120

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $17,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,308

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $15,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelEscaladeA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,850 $32,500 $47,600
Base Invoice $49,811 $30,227 $44,268
Select Edition 3,490    
Premium Plus Package   4,200  
Navigation Package   3,050 3,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,250
Active rear differential     1,250
Select Edition 2,897    
Premium Plus Package   3,906  
Navigation Package   2,837 2,837
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,163
Active rear differential     1,163
Options (change) 3,490 7,725 6,025
Options (change) 2,897 7,186 5,606
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $58,215 $41,120 $54,520
Total Invoice $53,583 $38,308 $50,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,758
Model Year200620132013
ModelEscaladeA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp V8211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$58,215$41,120$54,520
Adjustments for Features-2,7350-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,480$41,120$52,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,200
Total Invoice$53,583$38,308$50,769
Adjustments for Features-2,5170-2,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,066$38,308$48,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,412

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200620132013
ModelEscaladeA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Removable third row seats$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,940$4,205$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5170-2,049

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062013
ModelEscaladeA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.6 in
Length198.9 in185.1 in
Width78.9 in71.9 in
Height74.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested205073%
Total Not Requested77527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

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