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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,900

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $11,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,821

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $10,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,850 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $49,811 $34,504 $50,128
Navigation system 2,145    
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Obstacle detection, rear   550 550
Navigation system 1,780    
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   3,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Obstacle detection, rear   511 511
Options (change) 2,145 6,925 3,025
Options (change) 1,780 6,442 2,814
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $56,870 $44,900 $59,100
Total Invoice $52,466 $41,821 $55,117

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,883
Model Year200620122012
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine345hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$56,870$44,900$59,100
Adjustments for Features-1,9100-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,960$44,900$58,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,850
Total Invoice$52,466$41,821$55,117
Adjustments for Features-1,7620-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,704$41,821$54,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,970

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200620122012
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Second-row low console $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Engine-block heater$35  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Transmission temperature gauge$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Removable third row seats$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,790$4,880$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7620-326

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062012
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.0 in108.3 in
Length198.9 in182.1 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height74.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in31.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested150085%
Total Not Requested27515%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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