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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,820

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $11,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,677

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $9,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,850 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $49,811 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Navigation system 2,145      
Navigation Package   3,050 3,050  
Premium Plus Package   3,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,250  
Active rear differential     1,250  
Navigation system 1,780      
Navigation Package   2,837 2,837  
Premium Plus Package   3,301    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443 443
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,163  
Active rear differential     1,163  
Options (change) 2,145 7,075 6,025 475
Options (change) 1,780 6,581 5,606 443
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $56,870 $45,820 $57,820 $70,270
Total Invoice $52,466 $42,677 $53,839 $65,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,373
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine345hp V8211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA4M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$56,870$45,820$57,820$70,270
Adjustments for Features-1,5350-1,450-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,335$45,820$56,370$67,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,550$21,915
Total Invoice$52,466$42,677$53,839$65,416
Adjustments for Features-1,4160-1,350-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,050$42,677$52,489$63,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,812$20,379

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

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera $200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Engine-block heater$35   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Running boards$350   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0 
HD radio $50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Transmission temperature gauge$75   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,390$5,855$7,305$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,535$0$1,450$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4160-1,350-2,360

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

Model Year20062013
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5 / RS5
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 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested122582%
Total Not Requested27518%

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

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

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