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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: $61,400

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $24,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,167

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $24,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimPremiumPlatinumS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,595 $92,695 $47,300
Base Invoice $79,415 $88,060 $43,990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595   475
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
Adaptive cruise control     2,100
Prestige Package     6,700
Audi Drive Select Package     3,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530   443
Sunroof 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120  
Adaptive cruise control     1,954
Prestige Package     6,232
Audi Drive Select Package     3,673
Options (change) 730 135 13,225
Options (change) 650 120 12,302
Destination 1,295 1,295 875
Total Price $85,620 $94,125 $61,400
Total Invoice $81,360 $89,475 $57,167

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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: $14,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,398
Model Year201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimPremiumPlatinumS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT10T10M6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22255/35-19
Total Price$85,620$94,125$61,400
Adjustments for Features-9,255-12,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,365$81,320$61,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,955$0
Total Invoice$81,360$89,475$57,167
Adjustments for Features-8,795-12,1720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,565$77,303$57,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,738$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA4 / S4
TrimPremiumPlatinumS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
6-speed manual  $150
$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 liftgate$350$350 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
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 
Power-deployable running boards $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350  
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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$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 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$16,385$19,935$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,255$12,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,795-12,1720

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182012
ModelEscaladeA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.6 in
Length203.9 in185.2 in
Width80.5 in71.9 in
Height74.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in40.0 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 in37.5 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 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested91532%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested170077%

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