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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: $43,350

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $13,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,380

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $12,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Escalade
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $55,990
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $51,791
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950  
Prestige Package   6,300  
Premium Plus Package 3,628    
Upgraded leather upholstery 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673  
Prestige Package   5,860  
Options (change) 5,375 10,725 0
Options (change) 5,001 9,976 0
Destination 875 875 900
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $43,350 $66,800 $56,890
Total Invoice $40,380 $62,279 $52,691

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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: $9,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,453
Model Year201220122008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Escalade
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4354hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10505, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19265/65-18
Total Price$43,350$66,800$56,890
Adjustments for Features0-4,640-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,350$62,160$52,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,810$0
Total Invoice$40,380$62,279$52,691
Adjustments for Features0-4,326-3,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,380$57,953$48,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,573$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201220122008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Escalade
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards  $350
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Removable third row seats  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,940$9,580$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,640$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,326-3,858

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122008
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.5,666 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
12.2 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.260.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.2108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested150085%
Total Not Requested27515%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested170077%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested50020%
Total Not Requested194080%

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