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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: $49,000

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $18,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,633

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $18,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2LuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $66,975 $71,255 $80,520
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $62,676 $66,678 $75,286
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Wood trim 350 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950      
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860      
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Wood trim 325 466      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673      
Options (change) 11,025 11,225 0 0 0
Options (change) 10,254 10,442 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $49,000 $67,300 $67,970 $72,250 $81,515
Total Invoice $45,633 $62,745 $63,671 $67,673 $76,281

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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: $14,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,057
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2LuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4354hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$49,000$67,300$67,970$72,250$81,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-4,250-5,125-8,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,000$64,750$63,720$67,125$72,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,750$0$3,405$9,035
Total Invoice$45,633$62,745$63,671$67,673$76,281
Adjustments for Features0-2,377-3,981-4,800-8,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,633$60,368$59,690$62,873$68,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,735$0$3,183$8,393

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2LuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power  $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
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
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$100   
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 
Active rear differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Power-deployable running boards   $750$750
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards  $350  
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system    $200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $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
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Removable third row seats  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim$300$300  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200   
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$5,830$8,380$10,080$10,955$14,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$4,250$5,125$8,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,377-3,981-4,800-8,198

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122014
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.5,491 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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested332579%
Total Not Requested89021%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested162567%
Total Not Requested81533%
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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