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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,020

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $870

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,165

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Escalade
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $50,900 $68,900 $55,990
Base Invoice $47,338 $64,078 $51,791
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,250    
Active rear differential 1,250    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,163    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,163    
Active rear differential 1,163    
Options (change) 4,225 475 0
Options (change) 3,932 443 0
Destination 895 895 900
Total Price $56,020 $70,270 $56,890
Total Invoice $52,165 $65,416 $52,691

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,827
Model Year201320132008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Escalade
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6450hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionM6S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19265/65-18
Total Price$56,020$70,270$56,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,020$67,720$54,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,700$0
Total Invoice$52,165$65,416$52,691
Adjustments for Features0-2,374-2,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,165$63,042$50,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,877$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year201320132008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Escalade
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
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 
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, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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$500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
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
iPod integration$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 
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  
Carbon fiber trim $200 
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Removable third row seats  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,415$8,965$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,374-2,353

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20132008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Escalade
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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