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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: $31,260

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $49,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $47,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595        
Cargo mat 85 85 85 125 125 125
Sunroof 0 0 0      
Cargo net       95 95 95
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530        
Cargo mat 76 76 76 99 99 99
Sunroof 0 0 0      
Cargo net       69 69 69
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Options (change) 680 680 85 595 595 595
Options (change) 606 606 76 468 468 468
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 770 770 770
Total Price $80,970 $85,570 $94,075 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $76,946 $81,316 $89,431 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,408
Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$80,970$85,570$94,075$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-13,290-15,315-18,86500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,680$70,255$75,210$31,260$33,560$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$7,530$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$76,946$81,316$89,431$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-12,630-14,554-17,93400-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,316$66,762$71,497$29,908$32,114$32,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$7,181$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018201220122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladePassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
6-speed automated manual    $1100$1100
$0$0$0   
FWD   $0$0$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$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   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
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$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225   
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$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
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 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250   
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$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   
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   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000    
HDMI port $25$25   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25     
SD Card slot   $25$25$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   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50$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, third-row seats  $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$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 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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
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$16,270$18,295$21,845$2,980$2,980$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,290$15,315$18,865$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,630-14,554-17,93400-96

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
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 Weight5,578 lb.3,167 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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