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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: $48,450

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $19,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,123

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $18,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $66,400 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295 $36,300
Base Invoice $62,138 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $33,760
Sunroof 995   995    
Prestige Package         9,100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels         850
Wood trim         350
Blind spot warning system         500
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475
Sunroof 876   876    
Prestige Package         8,464
Chrome-plated alloy wheels         790
Wood trim         325
Blind spot warning system         466
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443
Options (change) 995 0 995 0 11,275
Options (change) 876 0 876 0 10,488
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $68,390 $80,940 $74,845 $84,290 $48,450
Total Invoice $64,009 $75,744 $70,045 $78,876 $45,123

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,710
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H211hp I4
TransmissionT6T6D4D4T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18
Total Price$68,390$80,940$74,845$84,290$48,450
Adjustments for Features-2,325-5,935-3,875-6,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,065$75,005$70,970$77,780$48,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,940$4,905$11,715$0
Total Invoice$64,009$75,744$70,045$78,876$45,123
Adjustments for Features-2,176-5,554-3,626-6,0920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,833$70,190$66,419$72,784$45,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,357$4,586$10,951$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimLuxuryPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800$1800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125 
Proximity key    $250
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake assist    $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo cover    $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Interior air filter    $0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power-deployable running boards $750 $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Running boards$350 $350  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 $40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 $200 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000  
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Fog light, rear    $100
Interior ambient lighting    $150
LED headlights $1000 $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 $1000 
Wood trim $300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,630$13,240$11,180$13,815$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$5,935$3,875$6,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,176-5,554-3,626-6,0920

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122011
ModelEscaladeA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in110.6 in
Length202.5 in185.2 in
Width79.0 in71.9 in
Height75.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.4 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 in38.2 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 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft350.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested395078%
Total Not Requested114022%

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