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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: $28,810

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $54,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,415

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $50,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeJetta
TrimPremiumPlatinum1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,545 $89,350 $26,245
Base Invoice $76,245 $83,542 $25,195
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 130
All-weather floor mats 225 225 235
Cargo mat 85 85  
Sunroof 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Floor mats     235
Cargo net     100
Door sill trim plates     240
Remote start     450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119 100
All-weather floor mats 198 198 185
Cargo mat 75 75  
Sunroof 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     270
Floor mats     185
Cargo net     80
Door sill trim plates     200
Remote start     350
Options (change) 940 940 1,715
Options (change) 828 828 1,370
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $83,480 $91,285 $28,810
Total Invoice $78,068 $85,365 $27,415

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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: $40,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,865
Model Year201620162018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeJetta
TrimPremiumPlatinum1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22225/45-17
Total Price$83,480$91,285$28,810
Adjustments for Features-13,675-16,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,805$74,460$28,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$0
Total Invoice$78,068$85,365$27,415
Adjustments for Features-12,788-15,7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,280$69,631$27,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,351$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeJetta
TrimPremiumPlatinum1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Total Value of Features$16,840$19,990$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,675$16,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,788-15,7340

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162018
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.2,931 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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