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Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,315

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $44,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,845

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $42,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTiguan
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $33,975
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $32,617
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Premium Navigation Package       1,020
FWD       0
Class II trailer hitch       500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Premium Navigation Package       978
FWD       0
Class II trailer hitch       430
Options (change) 730 730 135 1,520
Options (change) 650 650 120 1,408
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 820
Total Price $81,020 $85,620 $94,125 $36,315
Total Invoice $76,990 $81,360 $89,475 $34,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,782
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTiguan
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT10T10T10T6
DrivetrainFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22255/40-19
Total Price$81,020$85,620$94,125$36,315
Adjustments for Features-10,905-12,930-16,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,115$72,690$77,645$36,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$7,530$0
Total Invoice$76,990$81,360$89,475$34,845
Adjustments for Features-10,363-12,287-15,6660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,627$69,073$73,809$34,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$7,182$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTiguan
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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 liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
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 
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 
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
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
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
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
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power-deployable running boards  $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
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
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio$50$50$50 
HDMI port $25$25 
iPod integration   $100
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 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Cornering lights $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 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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, 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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$16,910$18,935$22,485$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,905$12,930$16,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,363-12,287-15,6660

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182012
ModelEscaladeTiguan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in102.5 in
Length203.9 in174.5 in
Width80.5 in71.2 in
Height74.4 in65.6 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.8 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 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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