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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: $28,500

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $50,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,125

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $46,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201520152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeJettaJettaJetta
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,045 $81,545 $89,350 $25,380 $26,410 $29,280
Base Invoice $72,037 $76,245 $83,542 $24,366 $25,353 $28,109
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495      
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 235 235 235
Sunroof 0 0 0      
Lighting Package       995    
Driver Assistance Package       695    
Rear spoiler       375 375  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package         1,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436      
All-weather floor mats 198 198 198 185 185 185
Sunroof 0 0 0      
Lighting Package       856    
Driver Assistance Package       598    
Rear spoiler       300 300  
Lighting and Driver Assistance Package         1,454  
Options (change) 720 720 720 2,300 2,300 235
Options (change) 634 634 634 1,939 1,939 185
Destination 995 995 995 820 820 820
Total Price $78,760 $83,260 $91,065 $28,500 $29,530 $30,335
Total Invoice $73,666 $77,874 $85,171 $27,125 $28,112 $29,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,108
Model Year201620162016201520152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeJettaJettaJetta
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$78,760$83,260$91,065$28,500$29,530$30,335
Adjustments for Features-13,190-15,565-18,715-9500-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,570$67,695$72,350$27,550$29,530$30,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$6,780$0$1,980$2,735
Total Invoice$73,666$77,874$85,171$27,125$28,112$29,114
Adjustments for Features-12,337-14,558-17,504-9040-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,329$63,316$67,667$26,221$28,112$29,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,987$6,338$0$1,891$2,845

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162016201520152015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeJettaJettaJetta
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum1.8T SEL2.0L TDI SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed manual    $150$150
$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$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$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 start$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$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   
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$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   
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250   
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
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    
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25     
SD Card slot   $25$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   $200$200$200
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  $150
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights $50$50   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
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   
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
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$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$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   
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, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger 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   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$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   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$16,405$18,780$21,930$4,165$3,215$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,190$15,565$18,715$950$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,337-14,558-17,504-9040-48

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162015
ModelEscaladeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in104.4 in
Length203.9 in183.3 in
Width80.5 in70.0 in
Height74.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.2,860 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI SEL

Lighting and Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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