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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: $51,100

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $34,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,587

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $33,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2PremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $79,415 $88,060
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000      
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300    
Wood trim 350 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 595  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     135 135
Sunroof     0 0
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954    
Upgraded leather upholstery 930      
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860    
Wood trim 325 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 530  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     120 120
Sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 13,125 13,325 730 135
Options (change) 12,208 12,396 650 120
Destination 875 875 1,295 1,295
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $51,100 $69,400 $85,620 $94,125
Total Invoice $47,587 $64,699 $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 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,318
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2PremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4354hp V8420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T10T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$51,100$69,400$85,620$94,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-12,055-15,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,100$66,850$73,565$78,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,750$0$4,955
Total Invoice$47,587$64,699$81,360$89,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,377-11,455-14,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,587$62,322$69,905$74,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,735$0$4,736

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5EscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2PremiumPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500
AWD$1700$1700  
  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150$150
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
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$100  
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
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 
Active rear differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
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$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HDMI port  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Second DVD player for entertainment system   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Streaming video support  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $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
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
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,080$8,630$18,135$21,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$12,055$15,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,377-11,455-14,834

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,683 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 Legroom41.3 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 Legroom31.7 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
12.2 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.251.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.294.2 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 key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested362586%
Total Not Requested59014%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested192579%
Total Not Requested51521%
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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