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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: $21,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,092

Cadillac Escalade Platinum   
Difference: $19,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelEscaladeA8A8
TrimPlatinumA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $89,350 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $83,542 $78,772 $124,157
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495    
Sunroof 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135    
Premium Package   2,000  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000 3,000
Full Leather Package   6,400  
Executive Rear Seat Package   12,500  
Laminated front side windows   600  
LED headlights   1,600  
Heated steering wheel   300  
Active rear differential     1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436    
Sunroof 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119    
Premium Package   1,860  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790 2,790
Full Leather Package   5,952  
Executive Rear Seat Package   11,626  
Laminated front side windows   558  
LED headlights   1,488  
Heated steering wheel   279  
Active rear differential     1,210
Options (change) 630 26,400 4,300
Options (change) 555 24,553 4,000
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $90,975 $111,975 $139,975
Total Invoice $85,092 $104,200 $130,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,146
Model Year201620122012
ModelEscaladeA8A8
TrimPlatinumA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine420hp V8372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$90,975$111,975$139,975
Adjustments for Features-1,1100-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,865$111,975$138,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,775
Total Invoice$85,092$104,200$130,332
Adjustments for Features-1,0380-1,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,054$104,200$129,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,991

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8

Model Year201620122012
ModelEscaladeA8A8
TrimPlatinumA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment$250$250 
Roof rack$300  
Second-row high console $250$250
Ski sack  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900$900 
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$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$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$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Steering-linked headlights $150$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$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 $100
Massage, second row seats $150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$13,480$12,370$13,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0380-1,141

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8

Model Year20162012
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.4,454 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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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 seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1350100%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L W12

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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