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Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $51,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $48,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeBeetle
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $23,395
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $22,459
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Cargo cover 195 195 195  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Navigation Package       1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Xenon HID headlights       1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Cargo cover 174 174 174  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Navigation Package       1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Xenon HID headlights       860
Options (change) 790 790 195 5,600
Options (change) 704 704 174 5,276
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 770
Total Price $81,080 $85,680 $94,185 $29,765
Total Invoice $77,044 $81,414 $89,529 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,549
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeBeetle
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10M6
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/40-19
Total Price$81,080$85,680$94,185$29,765
Adjustments for Features-15,775-17,800-21,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,305$67,880$72,835$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$7,530$0
Total Invoice$77,044$81,414$89,529$28,505
Adjustments for Features-14,990-16,914-20,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,054$64,500$69,234$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$7,180$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeBeetle
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manual   $150
$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Power-deployable running boards  $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio$50$50$50 
HDMI port $25$25 
iPod integration   $100
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot   $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Streaming video support $25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$18,560$20,585$24,135$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,775$17,800$21,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,990-16,914-20,2950

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelEscaladeBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in99.9 in
Length203.9 in168.4 in
Width80.5 in71.2 in
Height74.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in31.4 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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