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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: $48,800

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $18,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,449

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $17,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2LuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881
Prestige Package 8,700 5,900          
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000            
Wood trim 350 500          
Blind spot warning system 500 500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475          
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950          
Prestige Package 8,092 5,487          
Upgraded leather upholstery 930            
Wood trim 325 466          
Blind spot warning system 466 466          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443          
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673          
Options (change) 11,025 11,325 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 10,256 10,535 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,800 $67,150 $67,395 $71,675 $80,940 $73,850 $84,290
Total Invoice $45,449 $62,605 $63,133 $67,135 $75,744 $69,169 $78,876

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,539
Model Year2011201120122012201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2LuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4354hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6D4D4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$48,800$67,150$67,395$71,675$80,940$73,850$84,290
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-4,425-5,300-8,935-5,975-9,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,800$64,600$62,970$66,375$72,005$67,875$74,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,800$0$3,405$9,035$4,905$11,810
Total Invoice$45,449$62,605$63,133$67,135$75,744$69,169$78,876
Adjustments for Features0-2,377-4,145-4,964-8,361-5,596-8,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,449$60,228$58,988$62,171$67,383$63,573$69,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,779$0$3,183$8,395$4,585$10,989

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2011201120122012201220122012
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2LuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic     $1800$1800
AWD$1700$1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75 $75
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250     
Remote start  $150$150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200$200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Brake assist$50$50     
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Roof rack  $300$300$300$300$300
Second-row low console$100$100     
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$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$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500     
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Power-deployable running boards   $750$750 $750
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300     
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Running boards  $350  $350 
Sunroof    $900 $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200 $200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200 $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000 $1000 
HD radio$50$50     
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive$15$15     
Rear seat audio controls  $25    
SD Card slot$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
LED headlights    $1000 $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150     
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$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$150$150$150
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50  
Removable third row seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 $1000
Wood trim$300$300  $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000     
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350     
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 $850$850$850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200     
Machined alloy wheels   $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$5,630$8,180$10,055$10,930$14,565$11,605$15,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$4,425$5,300$8,935$5,975$9,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,377-4,145-4,964-8,361-5,596-8,899

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,683 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 Legroom41.3 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 Legroom31.7 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 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested335082%
Total Not Requested74018%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested170070%
Total Not Requested74030%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested170077%

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