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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: $31,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,013

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $30,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5EscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $82,585 $85,935
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $77,216 $80,349
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    
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    
Options (change) 7,975 6,975 0 0
Options (change) 7,420 6,490 0 0
Destination 975 975 950 950
Total Price $51,550 $62,350 $83,535 $86,885
Total Invoice $48,013 $58,057 $78,166 $81,299

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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: $28,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,009
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5EscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4354hp V6403hp V8332hp V8 H
TransmissionS7T8T6D4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$51,550$62,350$83,535$86,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,360-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,550$60,650$80,175$83,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,100$0$2,925
Total Invoice$48,013$58,057$78,166$81,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-3,144-3,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,013$56,474$75,022$77,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,461$0$2,735

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

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5EscaladeEscalade
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TPlatinum EditionHybrid Platinum Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power  $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  
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$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
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
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 
Body kit (gray/black) $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200$200
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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 
Removable third row seats  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $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$8,780$10,480$12,140$12,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,360$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-3,144-3,542

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

Model Year20182011
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 headlights500Yes
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 Requested182570%
Total Not Requested80030%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
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%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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