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Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $55,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $51,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeJettaJetta
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,045 $81,545 $89,350 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $72,037 $76,245 $83,542 $20,539 $22,075
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495    
Sunroof 0 0 0 900  
Navigation Package         1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436    
Sunroof 0 0 0 864  
Navigation Package         1,152
Options (change) 495 495 495 900 1,200
Options (change) 436 436 436 864 1,152
Destination 995 995 995 770 770
Total Price $78,535 $83,035 $90,840 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $73,468 $77,676 $84,973 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,103
Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeJettaJetta
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$78,535$83,035$90,840$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-16,240-18,615-21,7650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,295$64,420$69,075$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$6,780$0$1,750
Total Invoice$73,468$77,676$84,973$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-15,192-17,414-20,3590-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,276$60,262$64,614$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,986$6,338$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162016201620112011
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeJettaJetta
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSELTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed manual   $0 
6-speed manual    $150
$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$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$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
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  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
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$15
Interior air filter   $0$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$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  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards$350$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   
iPod integration   $100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot   $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$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  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$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  
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 leather seating surfaces   $0$0
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  
Total Value of Features$17,830$20,205$23,355$1,590$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,240$18,615$21,765$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-15,192-17,414-20,3590-144

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162011
ModelEscaladeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in104.4 in
Length203.9 in182.2 in
Width80.5 in70.0 in
Height74.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in38.1 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%

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