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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: $59,120

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $6,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,047

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $6,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimBasePlatinum EditionS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $47,600
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $44,268
Sunroof 995    
AWD 2,550 2,500  
Prestige Package     6,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,250
Active rear differential     1,250
7-speed automated manual     1,400
Sunroof 826    
AWD 2,358 2,312  
Prestige Package     5,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,163
Active rear differential     1,163
7-speed automated manual     1,302
Options (change) 3,545 2,500 10,625
Options (change) 3,184 2,312 9,884
Destination 950 950 895
Total Price $66,090 $84,175 $59,120
Total Invoice $61,109 $77,933 $55,047

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,005
Model Year200920092013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimBasePlatinum EditionS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22245/40-18
Total Price$66,090$84,175$59,120
Adjustments for Features-2,225-6,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,865$77,490$59,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,625$0
Total Invoice$61,109$77,933$55,047
Adjustments for Features-2,057-6,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,052$71,744$55,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,692$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200920092013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimBasePlatinum EditionS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Heated steering wheel $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
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
Power release, second row seats $50 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,780$14,240$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$6,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,057-6,1890

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092013
ModelEscaladeA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.6 in
Length202.5 in185.1 in
Width79.0 in71.9 in
Height75.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.3,935 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

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested160051%
Total Not Requested151549%

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