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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: $32,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,190

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $31,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA5S5LuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $78,995 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $75,045 $79,415 $88,060
Premium Package 1,850        
Technology Package 1,700 1,700      
Navigation system 2,390 2,390      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 595 595  
Blind spot warning system 500 500      
Wood trim   500      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     135 135 135
Sunroof     0 0 0
Premium Package 1,721        
Technology Package 1,580 1,580      
Navigation system 2,178 2,178      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432 530 530  
Blind spot warning system 466 466      
Wood trim   466      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     120 120 120
Sunroof     0 0 0
Options (change) 7,915 5,565 730 730 135
Options (change) 7,307 5,122 650 650 120
Destination 775 775 1,295 1,295 1,295
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $48,590 $58,140 $81,020 $85,620 $94,125
Total Invoice $45,190 $54,163 $76,990 $81,360 $89,475

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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: $21,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,091
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA5S5LuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6354hp V8420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T10T10T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 16?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$48,590$58,140$81,020$85,620$94,125
Adjustments for Features0-500-11,270-13,295-16,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,590$57,640$69,750$72,325$77,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,050$0$2,575$7,530
Total Invoice$45,190$54,163$76,990$81,360$89,475
Adjustments for Features0-466-10,709-12,634-16,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,190$53,697$66,281$68,726$73,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,507$0$2,445$7,181

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA5S5LuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500$1500
AWD$1700$1700   
  $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  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
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$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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
Brake assist$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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$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 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$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
Second-row low console$100$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$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$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Power-deployable running boards    $750
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000 
HD radio  $50$50$50
HDMI port   $25$25
iPod integration$100$100   
Rear seat audio controls  $25  
SD Card slot$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
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $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 headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Headlight washers $50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
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$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$5,790$6,290$17,060$19,085$22,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$11,270$13,295$16,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-10,709-12,634-16,013

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20082018
ModelA5 / S5Escalade
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in116.0 in
Length182.1 in203.9 in
Width73.0 in80.5 in
Height54.0 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.051.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.094.2 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 key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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