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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: $56,790

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $29,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,886

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $28,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5EscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $83,595 $92,695
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $79,415 $88,060
Premium Plus Package 3,000      
Prestige Package 4,600 4,400    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Warm Weather Package 1,300 800    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 595  
Cargo net 80 80    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Cargo mat 170 170 85 85
All-weather floor mats 190 190 225 225
S Sport Package   2,500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     135 135
Cargo cover     195 195
Sunroof     0 0
Premium Plus Package 2,790      
Prestige Package 4,278 4,092    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Warm Weather Package 1,210 744    
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 1,674    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 530  
Cargo net 74 74    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930      
Cargo mat 158 158 76 76
All-weather floor mats 177 177 200 200
S Sport Package   2,326    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     120 120
Cargo cover     174 174
Sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 13,215 11,015 1,235 640
Options (change) 12,293 10,247 1,100 570
Destination 975 975 1,295 1,295
Total Price $56,790 $66,390 $86,125 $94,630
Total Invoice $52,886 $61,814 $81,810 $89,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,514
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5EscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4354hp V6420hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T10T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19?, 16?, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$56,790$66,390$86,125$94,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-3,590-7,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,790$65,240$82,535$87,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,450$0$4,955
Total Invoice$52,886$61,814$81,810$89,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,071-3,410-6,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,886$60,743$78,400$83,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,857$0$4,740

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5EscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
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, all-speed  $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100$1100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
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 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Brake assist$50$50  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Turn assist$25$25  
Vehicle exit assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250
Roof rack  $300$300
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit (gray/black) $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Power-deployable running boards   $750
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
App support  $0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system  $100$100
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HDMI port  $25$25
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
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$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Predictive efficiency assist$0$0  
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Road sign information$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim   $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 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals $75  
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 door armrests (optional)$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,480$9,630$12,070$15,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$3,590$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,071-3,410-6,785

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Escalade
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in116.0 in
Length186.3 in203.9 in
Width72.6 in80.5 in
Height54.6 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.5,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in64.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in60.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in64.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
21.8 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.851.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft394.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested30011%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested230076%
Total Not Requested74024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested205073%
Total Not Requested74027%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%

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