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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: $47,200

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $9,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,964

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $8,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,850 $40,500 $53,100
Base Invoice $49,811 $37,667 $49,384
Navigation system 2,145    
Technology Package   2,900 2,900
Premium Plus Package   2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Navigation system 1,780    
Technology Package   2,696 2,696
Premium Plus Package   2,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Options (change) 2,145 5,775 4,475
Options (change) 1,780 5,372 4,162
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $56,870 $47,200 $58,500
Total Invoice $52,466 $43,964 $54,471

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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: $8,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,732
Model Year200620162016
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine345hp V8220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$56,870$47,200$58,500
Adjustments for Features-8350-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$47,200$57,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,350
Total Invoice$52,466$43,964$54,471
Adjustments for Features-7700-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,696$43,964$53,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,622

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200620162016
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
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  
Proximity key $250$250
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200
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 audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound $250$250
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
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 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,790$5,955$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-7700-885

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062016
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62540%
Total Not Requested92560%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested81549%

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