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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: $83,535

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $11,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,166

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $10,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $82,585 $85,935 $91,500
Base Invoice $77,216 $80,349 $85,096
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     3,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,790
Options (change) 0 0 3,000
Options (change) 0 0 2,790
Destination 950 950 950
Total Price $83,535 $86,885 $95,450
Total Invoice $78,166 $81,299 $88,836

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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: $7,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,022
Model Year201120112017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine403hp V8332hp V8 H450hp V8
TransmissionT6D4T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22265/40-20
Total Price$83,535$86,885$95,450
Adjustments for Features0-425-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,535$86,460$91,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0
Total Invoice$78,166$81,299$88,836
Adjustments for Features0-398-3,648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,166$80,901$85,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,735$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201120112017
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum EditionA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power door closers  $300
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power trunk closer  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Brake assist  $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225 $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net  $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Ski sack  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$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$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Power-deployable running boards$750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $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
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$0 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$11,190$11,615$15,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398-3,648

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112017
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
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 Weight5,692 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft314.2 ft3

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