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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: $81,675

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $44,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,621

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $42,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimPlatinum EditionA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $80,725 $120,100
Base Invoice $74,671 $111,693
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,628
Options (change) 0 3,900
Options (change) 0 3,628
Destination 950 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $81,675 $126,525
Total Invoice $75,621 $117,846

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,651
Model Year20092009
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimPlatinum EditionA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine403hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/40-19
Total Price$81,675$126,525
Adjustments for Features0-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,675$124,835
Total Invoice$75,621$117,846
Adjustments for Features0-1,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,621$116,272

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20092009
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimPlatinum EditionA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, power$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Second-row high console $250
Ski sack $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, 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 recliner, second row seats $150
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats$0 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,565$12,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,574

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20092009
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.0 in121.0 in
Length202.5 in204.4 in
Width79.0 in74.6 in
Height75.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in42.3 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 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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