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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: $92,305

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $48,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,258

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $45,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $89,275 $137,900
Base Invoice $83,472 $128,248
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135  
Sunroof 0  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,900  
Sport Package   1,000
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119  
Sunroof 0  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,672  
Sport Package   930
Options (change) 2,035 1,000
Options (change) 1,791 930
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $92,305 $141,125
Total Invoice $86,258 $131,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,045
Model Year20152016
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22265/40-20
Total Price$92,305$141,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,305$138,870
Total Invoice$86,258$131,403
Adjustments for Features0-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,258$129,303

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20152016
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Brake assist $50
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $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
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 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
App support$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
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
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,740$14,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,100

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20152016
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.0 in122.9 in
Length203.9 in207.4 in
Width80.5 in76.7 in
Height74.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in42.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft314.2 ft3

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