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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: $51,550

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $10,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,013

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $9,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Escalade
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $55,990
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $51,791
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Premium Plus Package 3,000    
Warm Weather Package 1,300 800  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
S Sport Package   2,500  
Ultra Luxury Collection     5,535
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Premium Plus Package 2,790    
Warm Weather Package 1,210 744  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
S Sport Package   2,326  
Ultra Luxury Collection     4,594
Options (change) 7,975 6,975 5,535
Options (change) 7,420 6,490 4,594
Destination 975 975 900
Total Price $51,550 $62,350 $62,425
Total Invoice $48,013 $58,057 $57,285

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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: $11,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,784
Model Year201820182008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Escalade
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4354hp V6403hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/65-18
Total Price$51,550$62,350$62,425
Adjustments for Features-550-2,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,000$60,100$62,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,100$0
Total Invoice$48,013$58,057$57,285
Adjustments for Features-512-2,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,501$55,962$57,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,461$0

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

Model Year201820182008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Escalade
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
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 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards  $350
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Removable third row seats  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
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$10,405$12,105$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$2,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-512-2,0950

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

Model Year20182008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Escalade
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in116.0 in
Length186.3 in202.5 in
Width72.6 in79.0 in
Height54.6 in75.9 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.5,666 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
21.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.860.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft3108.9 ft3

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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested112543%
Total Not Requested150057%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested87555%
Total Not Requested71545%

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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested87528%

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