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Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,480

Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI   
Difference: $24,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,711

Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI   
Difference: $23,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTouareg
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $43,375
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $41,251
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Cargo cover 195 195 195  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Class III trailer hitch       515
Executive Package       11,720
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Cargo cover 174 174 174  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Class III trailer hitch       445
Executive Package       11,145
Options (change) 925 925 330 12,235
Options (change) 824 824 294 11,590
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 870
Total Price $81,215 $85,815 $94,320 $56,480
Total Invoice $77,164 $81,534 $89,649 $53,711

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,168
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTouareg
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T8
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16620, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22265/50-19
Total Price$81,215$85,815$94,320$56,480
Adjustments for Features-6,615-8,640-12,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,600$77,175$82,130$56,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$7,530$0
Total Invoice$77,164$81,534$89,649$53,711
Adjustments for Features-6,285-8,209-11,5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,879$73,325$78,063$53,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$7,184$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeTouareg
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumVR6 FSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
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 
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 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control   $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
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
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
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
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 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
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 
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power-deployable running boards  $750 
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
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 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
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 
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 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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 $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$14,695$16,720$20,270$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,615$8,640$12,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,285-8,209-11,5860

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20182012
ModelEscaladeTouareg
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in113.9 in
Length203.9 in188.8 in
Width80.5 in76.4 in
Height74.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in59.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.9 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 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft332.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg VR6 FSI

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
275/45HR20 tires400No
Dynaudio, 620W, 12 speakers350No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power release, second row seats50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested380066%
Total Not Requested196534%

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