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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: $24,825

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $56,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,762

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $53,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595          
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 235 235 235 235
Sunroof 0 0 0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135        
Navigation Package       1,130      
Premium Package       1,440      
Rear spoiler       375 375 375 375
Autobahn Package             2,050
Navigation system             900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530          
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 185 185 185 185
Sunroof 0 0 0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120        
Navigation Package       1,084      
Premium Package       1,382      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300 300
Autobahn Package             1,968
Navigation system             864
Options (change) 955 955 360 3,180 610 610 3,560
Options (change) 850 850 320 2,951 485 485 3,317
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 770 770 770 770
Total Price $81,245 $85,845 $94,350 $26,725 $24,825 $26,185 $28,075
Total Invoice $77,190 $81,560 $89,675 $25,585 $23,762 $25,068 $26,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,973
Model Year2018201820182012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$81,245$85,845$94,350$26,725$24,825$26,185$28,075
Adjustments for Features-17,420-19,445-22,9950-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,825$66,400$71,355$26,725$24,725$24,985$27,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$7,530$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$77,190$81,560$89,675$25,585$23,762$25,068$26,882
Adjustments for Features-16,551-18,474-21,8560-96-1,149-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,639$63,086$67,819$25,585$23,666$23,919$26,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,447$7,180$1,919$0$253$2,761

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820182012201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500    
6-speed manual   $150  $150
5-speed manual    $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
$0$0$0    
FWD   $0$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$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    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$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$0$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$50$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    
Safety key$5$5$5    
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500    
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300    
Console with shifter   $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$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   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0$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$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   $25
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    
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000     
HD radio$50$50$50 $50$50 
HDMI port $25$25    
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25      
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$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    
Compass$0$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    
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
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$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$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, 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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$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$19,285$21,310$24,860$1,865$1,965$3,065$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,420$19,445$22,995$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-16,551-18,474-21,8560-96-1,149-455

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
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 Weight5,578 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
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%

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