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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: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $41,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,503

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $37,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassatPassat
TrimPremiumPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,680 $79,945 $83,295 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $66,140 $74,749 $77,881 $30,353 $33,230
LED headlights 1,500        
Sunroof 995        
Rear spoiler       375 375
LED headlights 1,320        
Sunroof 876        
Rear spoiler       300 300
Options (change) 2,495 0 0 375 375
Options (change) 2,196 0 0 300 300
Destination 995 995 995 850 850
Total Price $74,170 $80,940 $84,290 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $69,331 $75,744 $78,876 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,771
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassatPassat
TrimPremiumPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6D4T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$74,170$80,940$84,290$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-4,340-6,575-7,1500-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,830$74,365$77,140$32,875$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,535$7,310$0$2,850
Total Invoice$69,331$75,744$78,876$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-4,057-6,153-6,6910-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,274$69,591$72,185$31,503$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,317$6,911$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassatPassat
TrimPremiumPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800  
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
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
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0
Rear air vents   $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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Power-deployable running boards$750$750$750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200$200  
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
HD radio   $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass$0$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Removable third row seats$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$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$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850$850  
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$10,805$13,040$13,615$6,465$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$6,575$7,150$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,057-6,153-6,6910-144

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122018
ModelEscaladePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.4 in
Length202.5 in191.6 in
Width79.0 in72.2 in
Height75.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft315.9 ft3

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