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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $81,675 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition | |||||
| Difference: $1,820 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $75,621 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition | |||||
| Difference: $2,092 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Escalade | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Platinum Edition | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 3.0 TDI | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $80,725 | $78,800 | $82,500 | $87,600 | $135,900 |
| Base Invoice | $74,671 | $73,284 | $76,727 | $81,468 | $126,388 |
| Cold Weather Package | 800 | 800 | 800 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | ||
| Sport Package | 2,000 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 744 | 744 | 744 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,860 | ||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 2,000 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 3,534 | 3,534 | 3,534 | 1,860 |
| Destination | 950 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $81,675 | $83,495 | $87,195 | $92,295 | $140,895 |
| Total Invoice | $75,621 | $77,713 | $81,156 | $85,897 | $131,243 |
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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: $1,840 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,111 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Escalade | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Platinum Edition | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 3.0 TDI | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 403hp V8 | 333hp V6 | 240hp V6 D | 420hp V8 | 500hp W12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 285/45-22 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 |
| Total Price | $81,675 | $83,495 | $87,195 | $92,295 | $140,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | -20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6,875 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $81,655 | $83,495 | $87,195 | $92,295 | $134,020 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,700 | $8,800 | $50,525 |
| Total Invoice | $75,621 | $77,713 | $81,156 | $85,897 | $131,243 |
| Adjustments for Features | -19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6,404 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $75,602 | $77,713 | $81,156 | $85,897 | $124,839 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,443 | $8,184 | $47,126 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Escalade | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Platinum Edition | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 3.0 TDI | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, power | $200 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | ||||
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Class IV trailer hitch | $300 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | ||||
| Second-row high console | $250 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | ||||
| Power-deployable running boards | $750 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Additional screen for entertainment system | $200 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Removable third row seats | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $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 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | ||||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,515 | $12,495 | $12,495 | $12,495 | $19,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6,404 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Model | Escalade | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 122.9 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 207.4 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 75.9 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,692 lb. | 4,465 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.1 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 65.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 64.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 65.2 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 60.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.0 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 61.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 49.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 25.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 108.9 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 100% |
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