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Audi SQ5 vs. Cadillac Escalade Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi SQ5 vs. Cadillac Escalade Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,325

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $9,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,102

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $9,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelSQ5EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim3.0TLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,300 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945
Base Invoice $49,570 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749
Technology Package 3,300      
Luxury Package 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575      
Wood trim, alternative type 1,100      
Sunroof   995 995  
AWD   2,550 2,550 2,550
Technology Package 3,068      
Luxury Package 1,954      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536      
Wood trim, alternative type 1,024      
Sunroof   876 876  
AWD   2,385 2,384 2,384
Options (change) 7,075 3,545 3,545 2,550
Options (change) 6,582 3,261 3,260 2,384
Destination 950 995 995 995
Total Price $61,325 $70,940 $75,220 $83,490
Total Invoice $57,102 $66,394 $70,395 $78,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi SQ5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,707
Model Year2017201220122012
ModelSQ5EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim3.0TLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine354hp V6403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8
TransmissionT8T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22
Total Price$61,325$70,940$75,220$83,490
Adjustments for Features0-625-1,500-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,325$70,315$73,720$79,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,405$8,940
Total Invoice$57,102$66,394$70,395$78,128
Adjustments for Features0-585-1,404-3,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,102$65,809$68,991$74,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,182$8,356

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Features Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year2017201220122012
ModelSQ5EscaladeEscaladeEscalade
Trim3.0TLuxuryPremiumPlatinum Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Hill descent control$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo cover$75   
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rack $300$300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter$0   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power-deployable running boards  $750$750
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards $350  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Rear seat audio controls $25  
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals$75   
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50
Removable third row seats $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$10,230$10,855$11,730$14,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$1,500$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-585-1,404-3,963

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Specifications Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Cadillac Escalade

Model Year20172012
ModelSQ5Escalade
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in116.0 in
Length183.0 in202.5 in
Width75.2 in79.0 in
Height65.3 in75.9 in
Curb Weight4,409 lb.5,691 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
29.1 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.160.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft3108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested160066%
Total Not Requested81534%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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