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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: $39,765

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $41,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,574

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $40,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassat
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $29,950
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $27,513
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Sunroof 0 0 0  
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 185
Cargo mat 85 85 85  
Luxury #2 Package       5,250
AWD       1,950
Navigation system       1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Sunroof 0 0 0  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 145
Cargo mat 76 76 76  
Luxury #2 Package       4,797
AWD       1,900
Navigation system       1,589
Options (change) 905 905 310 9,185
Options (change) 806 806 276 8,431
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 630
Total Price $81,195 $85,795 $94,300 $39,765
Total Invoice $77,146 $81,516 $89,631 $36,574

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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: $31,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,724
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassat
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/45-17
Total Price$81,195$85,795$94,300$39,765
Adjustments for Features-10,365-12,390-14,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,830$73,405$79,460$39,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$8,630$0
Total Invoice$77,146$81,516$89,631$36,574
Adjustments for Features-9,848-11,772-14,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,298$69,744$75,526$36,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$8,228$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassat
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$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 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $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
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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $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
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
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Power-deployable running boards  $750 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
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 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote   $200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio$50$50$50 
HDMI port $25$25 
Rear seat audio controls$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 
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 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
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 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
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 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$16,005$18,030$20,480$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,365$12,390$14,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,848-11,772-14,1050

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelEscaladePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in106.7 in
Length203.9 in188.2 in
Width80.5 in71.7 in
Height74.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Total Requested429081%
Total Not Requested99019%

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