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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: $86,035

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $15,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,504

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $13,558

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelEscaladeA8
TrimPlatinum EditionA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $82,585 $84,000
Base Invoice $77,216 $78,120
AWD 2,500  
Executive Rear Seat Package   12,500
Premium Package   2,000
LED headlights   1,400
Heated steering wheel   300
AWD 2,338  
Executive Rear Seat Package   11,626
Premium Package   1,860
LED headlights   1,302
Heated steering wheel   279
Options (change) 2,500 16,200
Options (change) 2,338 15,067
Destination 950 875
Total Price $86,035 $101,075
Total Invoice $80,504 $94,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,414
Model Year20112011
ModelEscaladeA8
TrimPlatinum EditionA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine403hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/45-19
Total Price$86,035$101,075
Adjustments for Features0-155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,035$100,920
Total Invoice$80,504$94,062
Adjustments for Features0-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,504$93,918

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8

Model Year20112011
ModelEscaladeA8
TrimPlatinum EditionA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
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, power $225
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
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 
Refrigerated storage compartment $250
Roof rack$300 
Second-row high console $250
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Removable third row seats$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,665$11,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8

Model Year20112011
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 Weight5,691 lb.4,453 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
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
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
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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