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Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,960

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $33,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,033

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $31,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112007
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassat
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $31,370
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $29,095
Sunroof 995 995    
AWD 2,550 2,550 2,500 1,950
Luxury #1 Package       3,250
iPod integration       0
Xenon HID headlights       950
Navigation system       1,800
Sunroof 876 876    
AWD 2,385 2,384 2,338 1,900
Luxury #1 Package       2,970
iPod integration       0
Xenon HID headlights       839
Navigation system       1,589
Options (change) 3,545 3,545 2,500 7,950
Options (change) 3,261 3,260 2,338 7,298
Destination 950 950 950 640
Total Price $73,070 $75,460 $86,035 $39,960
Total Invoice $68,382 $70,616 $80,504 $37,033

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,193
Model Year2011201120112007
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassat
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/45-17
Total Price$73,070$75,460$86,035$39,960
Adjustments for Features-5,510-6,885-9,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,560$68,575$76,915$39,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$9,355$0
Total Invoice$68,382$70,616$80,504$37,033
Adjustments for Features-5,156-6,443-8,5340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,226$64,173$71,970$37,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$947$8,744$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201120112007
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassat
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$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$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
iPod integration   $100
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$11,390$12,765$15,000$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,510$6,885$9,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,156-6,443-8,5340

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112007
ModelEscaladePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in106.7 in
Length202.5 in188.0 in
Width79.0 in71.7 in
Height75.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested350094%
Total Not Requested2056%

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