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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: $50,550

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $37,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,077

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $36,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimPremiumPlatinumA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $83,595 $92,695 $36,300
Base Invoice $79,415 $88,060 $33,760
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595   475
Cargo cover 195 195  
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,900 1,900 850
Adaptive cruise control     2,100
Prestige Package     9,100
Wood trim     350
Blind spot warning system     500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530   443
Cargo cover 174 174  
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,691 1,691 790
Adaptive cruise control     1,954
Prestige Package     8,464
Wood trim     325
Blind spot warning system     466
Options (change) 2,825 2,230 13,375
Options (change) 2,515 1,985 12,442
Destination 1,295 1,295 875
Total Price $87,715 $96,220 $50,550
Total Invoice $83,225 $91,340 $47,077

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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: $27,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,821
Model Year201820182011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimPremiumPlatinumA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine420hp V8420hp V8211hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T8
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG14/23 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18
Total Price$87,715$96,220$50,550
Adjustments for Features-9,830-13,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,885$82,840$50,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$0
Total Invoice$83,225$91,340$47,077
Adjustments for Features-9,327-12,7010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,898$78,639$47,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,741$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201820182011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimPremiumPlatinumA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo net$40$40 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HDMI port$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Streaming video support$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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 instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Total Value of Features$17,410$20,960$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,830$13,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,327-12,7010

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182011
ModelEscaladeA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in110.6 in
Length203.9 in185.2 in
Width80.5 in71.9 in
Height74.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,757 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.2 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 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft350.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
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
Compass0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested425083%
Total Not Requested84017%

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