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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,510

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $80,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,658

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $75,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,850 $137,900
Base Invoice $49,811 $128,248
Select Edition 3,490  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Select Edition 2,897  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075  
Options (change) 4,785 0
Options (change) 3,972 0
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $59,510 $140,125
Total Invoice $54,658 $130,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,296
Model Year20062016
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine345hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/40-20
Total Price$59,510$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-13,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,510$126,680
Total Invoice$54,658$130,473
Adjustments for Features0-12,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,658$117,954

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062016
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Second-row high console $250
Ski sack $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,500$21,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,519

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062016
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.0 in122.9 in
Length198.9 in207.4 in
Width78.9 in76.7 in
Height74.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in42.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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