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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: $90,975

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $37,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,092

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $34,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $89,350 $120,100
Base Invoice $83,542 $111,693
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495  
Sunroof 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135  
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436  
Sunroof 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119  
Refrigerated storage compartment   1,396
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,628
Options (change) 630 5,400
Options (change) 555 5,024
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $90,975 $128,025
Total Invoice $85,092 $119,242

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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: $41,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,593
Model Year20162009
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine420hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/40-19
Total Price$90,975$128,025
Adjustments for Features-4,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,225$128,025
Total Invoice$85,092$119,242
Adjustments for Features-4,4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,649$119,242

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162009
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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 
Active grille shutters$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$15,455$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4430

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162009
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.0 in121.0 in
Length203.9 in204.4 in
Width80.5 in74.6 in
Height74.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in42.3 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 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 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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