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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: $63,370

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $20,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,006

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $18,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimPremiumPlatinumS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,545 $89,350 $51,400
Base Invoice $76,245 $83,542 $47,802
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 575
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
All-weather floor mats 225 225 190
Warm Weather Package     950
Cold Weather Package     500
Prestige Package     4,400
Driver Assistance Package     1,800
S Sport Package     2,500
Cargo net     80
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 536
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119  
All-weather floor mats 198 198 177
Warm Weather Package     884
Cold Weather Package     466
Prestige Package     4,092
Driver Assistance Package     1,674
S Sport Package     2,326
Cargo net     74
Options (change) 855 855 10,995
Options (change) 753 753 10,229
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $83,395 $91,200 $63,370
Total Invoice $77,993 $85,290 $59,006

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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: $18,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,715
Model Year201620162018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimPremiumPlatinumS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18
Total Price$83,395$91,200$63,370
Adjustments for Features-1,360-4,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,035$86,690$63,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$0
Total Invoice$77,993$85,290$59,006
Adjustments for Features-1,272-4,2180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,721$81,072$59,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,351$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201620162018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimPremiumPlatinumS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Turn assist  $25
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
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 
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support$0$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Predictive efficiency assist  $0
Road sign information  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$11,065$14,215$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$4,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,272-4,2180

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162018
ModelEscaladeA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in111.0 in
Length203.9 in186.1 in
Width80.5 in72.5 in
Height74.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.7 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested185077%
Total Not Requested54023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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