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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,590

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $13,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,190

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $12,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscalade
TrimA5S5BasePlatinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $61,595 $80,725
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $56,975 $74,671
Premium Package 1,850      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Technology Package 1,700 1,700    
Navigation system 2,390 2,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Blind spot warning system 500 500    
Wood trim   500    
Premium Package 1,721      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Technology Package 1,580 1,580    
Navigation system 2,178 2,178    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432    
Blind spot warning system 466 466    
Wood trim   466    
Options (change) 7,915 5,565 0 0
Options (change) 7,307 5,122 0 0
Destination 775 775 950 950
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $48,590 $58,140 $62,545 $81,675
Total Invoice $45,190 $54,163 $57,925 $75,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,549
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscalade
TrimA5S5BasePlatinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6354hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19265/65-18285/45-22
Total Price$48,590$58,140$62,545$81,675
Adjustments for Features0-500-3,440-8,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,590$57,640$59,105$72,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,050$0$13,770
Total Invoice$45,190$54,163$57,925$75,621
Adjustments for Features0-466-3,186-8,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,190$53,697$54,739$67,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,507$0$12,734

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscalade
TrimA5S5BasePlatinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power-deployable running boards   $750
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards  $350 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
iPod integration$100$100  
Rear seat audio controls  $25 
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power release, second row seats   $50
Removable third row seats  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,515$6,015$8,955$14,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$3,440$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-3,186-8,148

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082009
ModelA5 / S5Escalade
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in116.0 in
Length182.1 in202.5 in
Width73.0 in79.0 in
Height54.0 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.5,692 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.060.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.0108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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