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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $77,495

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $22,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,750

Cadillac Escalade   
Difference: $21,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelEscaladeA8A8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $55,990 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $51,791 $78,772 $124,157
Platinum Edition 20,605    
Executive Rear Seat Package   12,500  
Premium Package   2,000  
Heated steering wheel   300  
Active rear differential     1,300
Platinum Edition 19,059    
Executive Rear Seat Package   11,626  
Premium Package   1,860  
Heated steering wheel   279  
Active rear differential     1,210
Options (change) 20,605 14,800 1,300
Options (change) 19,059 13,765 1,210
Destination 900 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $77,495 $100,375 $136,975
Total Invoice $71,750 $93,412 $127,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,470
Model Year200820122012
ModelEscaladeA8A8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine403hp V8372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$77,495$100,375$136,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,355-5,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,495$98,020$131,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$33,325
Total Invoice$71,750$93,412$127,542
Adjustments for Features0-2,192-5,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,750$91,220$122,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,080

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8

Model Year200820122012
ModelEscaladeA8A8
TrimBaseA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75  
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Roof rack$300  
Second-row high console $250$250
Ski sack  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Power-deployable running boards$750  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Massage, second row seats $150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Removable third row seats$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,540$13,895$17,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,192-5,242

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
ModelEscaladeA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.0 in122.9 in
Length202.5 in207.4 in
Width79.0 in76.7 in
Height75.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,666 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in42.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
285/45R22 tires400No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested382555%
Total Not Requested307545%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Massage, second row seats150No
AC power outlet100No
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested205051%
Total Not Requested197549%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

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