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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: $90,975

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $15,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,092

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $13,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelEscaladeA8
TrimPlatinumA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $89,350 $84,000
Base Invoice $83,542 $78,120
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495  
Sunroof 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135  
Premium Package   2,000
Driver Assistance Package   3,000
Executive Rear Seat Package   12,500
Laminated front side windows   600
LED headlights   1,400
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500
Heated steering wheel   300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436  
Sunroof 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119  
Premium Package   1,860
Driver Assistance Package   2,790
Executive Rear Seat Package   11,626
Laminated front side windows   558
LED headlights   1,302
Synthetic suede headliner   1,396
Heated steering wheel   279
Options (change) 630 21,300
Options (change) 555 19,811
Destination 995 875
Total Price $90,975 $106,175
Total Invoice $85,092 $98,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,407
Model Year20162011
ModelEscaladeA8
TrimPlatinumA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine420hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/45-19
Total Price$90,975$106,175
Adjustments for Features-1,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,165$106,175
Total Invoice$85,092$98,806
Adjustments for Features-1,6930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,399$98,806

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8

Model Year20162011
ModelEscaladeA8
TrimPlatinumA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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, power $225
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 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Brake assist $50
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
Rearview camera $200
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats$300 
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, passenger 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, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver 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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,230$10,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6930

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8

Model Year20162011
ModelEscaladeA8
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.4,453 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		51.6 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		94.2 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Massage, second row seats150No
AC power outlet100Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment200Yes
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 Requested235058%
Total Not Requested167542%

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