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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: $33,210

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $51,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,768

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $49,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladePassatPassat
TrimPremiumPlatinum2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,895 $92,195 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $78,750 $87,585 $30,353 $33,230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595      
All-weather floor mats 225 225 235 235
Cargo mat 85 85    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135    
Sunroof 0 0    
Cargo net     100 100
Rear spoiler     375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530      
All-weather floor mats 200 200 185 185
Cargo mat 76 76    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120    
Sunroof 0 0    
Cargo net     80 80
Rear spoiler     300 300
Options (change) 1,040 445 710 710
Options (change) 926 396 565 565
Destination 1,195 1,195 850 850
Total Price $85,130 $93,835 $33,210 $36,210
Total Invoice $80,871 $89,176 $31,768 $34,645

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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: $41,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,314
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladePassatPassat
TrimPremiumPlatinum2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$85,130$93,835$33,210$36,210
Adjustments for Features-10,305-13,8550-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,825$79,980$33,210$36,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,155$0$2,850
Total Invoice$80,871$89,176$31,768$34,645
Adjustments for Features-9,789-13,1670-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,082$76,009$31,768$34,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,927$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladePassatPassat
TrimPremiumPlatinum2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$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  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power-deployable running boards $750  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$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   
HDMI port$25$25  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200  
Streaming video support$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$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 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
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  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$14,270$17,820$3,965$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,305$13,855$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,789-13,1670-144

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172018
ModelEscaladePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.4 in
Length203.9 in191.6 in
Width80.5 in72.2 in
Height74.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,521 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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