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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: $43,780

Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $13,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,785

Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T   
Difference: $11,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,850 $41,200 $53,100
Base Invoice $49,811 $38,316 $49,384
Navigation system 2,145    
Convenience Package   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo net   155 155
Technology Package     2,900
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Navigation system 1,780    
Convenience Package   838  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Cargo net   145 145
Technology Package     2,696
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Options (change) 2,145 1,630 4,630
Options (change) 1,780 1,519 4,307
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $56,870 $43,780 $58,680
Total Invoice $52,466 $40,785 $54,641

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,781
Model Year200620172017
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 Sport 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, 9180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$56,870$43,780$58,680
Adjustments for Features-2,0600-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,810$43,780$56,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,535
Total Invoice$52,466$40,785$54,641
Adjustments for Features-1,9000-2,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,566$40,785$52,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,654

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year200620172017
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 Sport 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
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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
Rear spoiler $200 
Running boards$350  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$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
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
Total Value of Features$7,350$5,290$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$0$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9000-2,202

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062017
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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See a complete comparison of Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested47559%
Total Not Requested32541%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested101554%

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