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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: $31,680

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $49,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,514

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $47,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassat
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $28,755
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $26,861
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Cargo cover 195 195 195  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
All-weather floor mats 225 225 225 185
Cargo mat 85 85 85  
Navigation system       1,990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Cargo cover 174 174 174  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 145
Cargo mat 76 76 76  
Navigation system       1,758
Options (change) 1,100 1,100 505 2,175
Options (change) 980 980 450 1,903
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 750
Total Price $81,390 $85,990 $94,495 $31,680
Total Invoice $77,320 $81,690 $89,805 $29,514

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,409
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassat
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10S6
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 1680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/45-17
Total Price$81,390$85,990$94,495$31,680
Adjustments for Features-15,155-17,180-20,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,235$68,810$73,765$31,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$7,530$0
Total Invoice$77,320$81,690$89,805$29,514
Adjustments for Features-14,397-16,321-19,7010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,923$65,369$70,104$29,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$7,181$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassat
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
$0$0$0 
FWD   $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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
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 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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
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 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
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 bumper protector$40$40$40 
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 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio$50$50$50 
HDMI port $25$25 
Media drive   $15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot   $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$18,285$20,310$23,860$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,155$17,180$20,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,397-16,321-19,7010

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182010
ModelEscaladePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.0 in106.7 in
Length203.9 in188.0 in
Width80.5 in71.7 in
Height74.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,513 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in38.3 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 in38.6 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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