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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: $57,885

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $1,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,517

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $1,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,990 $47,300
Base Invoice $51,791 $43,990
Sunroof 995  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Prestige Package   6,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Sunroof 826  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Prestige Package   6,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 995 11,125
Options (change) 826 10,348
Destination 900 875
Total Price $57,885 $59,300
Total Invoice $53,517 $55,213

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,673
Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18255/35-19
Total Price$57,885$59,300
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,885$59,275
Total Invoice$53,517$55,213
Adjustments for Features0-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,517$55,190

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Removable third row seats$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,755$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.6 in
Length202.5 in185.2 in
Width79.0 in71.9 in
Height75.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.2 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 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested170077%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested50018%
Total Not Requested234082%

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