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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: $14,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,013

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $13,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBasePlatinum EditionHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $61,595 $80,725 $71,915
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $56,975 $74,671 $66,881
Premium Plus Package 3,000        
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600 2,600      
Warm Weather Package 1,300 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575      
S Sport Package   2,500      
Ultra Luxury Collection     3,835    
Premium Plus Package 2,790        
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418 2,418      
Warm Weather Package 1,210 744      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536      
S Sport Package   2,326      
Ultra Luxury Collection     3,183    
Options (change) 7,975 6,975 3,835 0 0
Options (change) 7,420 6,490 3,183 0 0
Destination 975 975 950 950 950
Total Price $51,550 $62,350 $66,380 $81,675 $72,865
Total Invoice $48,013 $58,057 $61,108 $75,621 $67,831

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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: $15,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,537
Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBasePlatinum EditionHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4354hp V6403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionS7T8T6T6D4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/65-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$51,550$62,350$66,380$81,675$72,865
Adjustments for Features-475-2,1750-3,310-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,075$60,175$66,380$78,365$71,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,100$0$11,985$4,925
Total Invoice$48,013$58,057$61,108$75,621$67,831
Adjustments for Features-442-2,0250-3,065-1,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,571$56,032$61,108$72,556$66,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,461$0$11,448$5,271

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

Model Year20182018200920092009
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBasePlatinum EditionHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic    $1800
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power  $200$200$200
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   
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$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$500$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$300$300
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $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
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Power-deployable running boards   $750 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards  $350 $350
Tow hook(s), front  $40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100$100   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
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$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$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$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$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$50 
Removable third row seats  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850$850$850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,205$11,905$9,730$13,040$11,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$2,175$0$3,310$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-442-2,0250-3,065-1,452

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

Model Year20182009
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.5,692 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested132550%
Total Not Requested130050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested87555%
Total Not Requested71545%
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%

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
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

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