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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: $62,670

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $1,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,350

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $1,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201220122012201220122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5EscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5BaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,900 $68,900 $63,170 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295
Base Invoice $47,338 $64,078 $59,064 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,250              
Prestige Package 6,650              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,250              
Active rear differential 1,250              
Navigation Package   3,550            
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,163              
Prestige Package 6,185              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,163              
Active rear differential 1,163              
Navigation Package   3,301            
Options (change) 10,875 4,025 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 10,117 3,744 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $62,670 $73,820 $64,165 $67,395 $71,675 $80,940 $73,850 $84,290
Total Invoice $58,350 $68,717 $60,059 $63,133 $67,135 $75,744 $69,169 $78,876

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $328
Model Year20132013201220122012201220122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5EscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5BaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6450hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionM6S7T6T6T6T6D4D4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19265/65-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$62,670$73,820$64,165$67,395$71,675$80,940$73,850$84,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,475-2,525-3,400-7,035-4,075-7,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,670$72,170$62,690$64,870$68,275$73,905$69,775$76,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,500$0$2,180$5,585$11,215$7,085$13,990
Total Invoice$58,350$68,717$60,059$63,133$67,135$75,744$69,169$78,876
Adjustments for Features0-1,536-1,381-2,365-3,185-6,583-3,817-7,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,350$67,181$58,678$60,768$63,950$69,161$65,352$71,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,831$0$2,090$5,272$10,483$6,674$13,077

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

Model Year20132013201220122012201220122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5EscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5BaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
7-speed automated manual $1200      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic      $1800$1800
AWD$1700$1700      
RWD  $0$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$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250      
Remote start  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$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      
Blind spot warning system$200  $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50      
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75      
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75      
Obstacle detection, front $150      
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350      
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50      
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100      
Roof rack  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Second-row low console$100$100      
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$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$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500      
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500      
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$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$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler $400      
Running boards  $350$350  $350 
Sunroof     $900 $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40 $40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system     $200 $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200 $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000 $1000 
HD radio$50$50      
In-vehicle Internet$150$150      
iPod integration$100$100      
Media drive$15$15      
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25    
SD Card slot$25$25      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25      
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Cornering lights$50$50      
Fog light, rear$100$100      
Headlight washers $50      
Interior ambient lighting$150$150      
LED headlights     $1000 $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100       
Carbon fiber trim $200      
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150      
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Metal pedals$75$75      
Power release, second row seats   $50$50$50  
Removable third row seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000 $1000
Wood trim     $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350     
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850 $850$850$850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200      
Machined alloy wheels    $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0       
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0      
Transmission 
Launch control $100      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100      
Total Value of Features$7,605$9,255$9,080$10,130$11,005$14,640$11,680$15,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$1,475$2,525$3,400$7,035$4,075$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,536-1,381-2,365-3,185-6,583-3,817-7,121

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

Model Year20132012
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.5,692 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
12.2 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 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested160059%
Total Not Requested111541%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested115063%
Total Not Requested66537%

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