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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: $58,420

Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant   
Difference: $22,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,960

Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant   
Difference: $23,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $47,400
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $43,668
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595   450
Cargo cover 195 195 195  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Cold Weather Package       400
Premium Package       2,900
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,200
Tire-pressure monitor       250
Obstacle detection, rear       350
Bluetooth cell phone link       500
Bose 215W 10 speakers       1,000
Navigation system       1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530   410
Cargo cover 174 174 174  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Cold Weather Package       364
Premium Package       2,639
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,172
Tire-pressure monitor       228
Obstacle detection, rear       319
Bluetooth cell phone link       455
Bose 215W 10 speakers       910
Navigation system       1,775
Options (change) 925 925 330 9,000
Options (change) 824 824 294 8,272
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $81,215 $85,815 $94,320 $58,420
Total Invoice $77,164 $81,534 $89,649 $53,960

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,035
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8340hp V8
TransmissionT10T10T10T6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/40-18
Total Price$81,215$85,815$94,320$58,420
Adjustments for Features-9,650-11,675-14,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,565$74,140$80,195$58,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$8,630$0
Total Invoice$77,164$81,534$89,649$53,960
Adjustments for Features-9,169-11,093-13,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,995$70,441$76,224$53,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$8,229$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo area partition net   $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Ski sack   $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Power-deployable running boards  $750 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio$50$50$50 
HDMI port $25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Streaming video support $25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$15,430$17,455$19,905$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,650$11,675$14,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,169-11,093-13,4250

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182006
ModelEscaladeA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in104.3 in
Length203.9 in180.6 in
Width80.5 in69.8 in
Height74.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.3 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 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
4.2L V8
DOHC-5v
340 hp@6800
302 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested190089%
Total Not Requested22511%

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