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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: $47,900

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $14,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,606

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $13,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBasePlatinum EditionA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,595 $80,725 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $56,975 $74,671 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Driver Assist Package     900 900 900
Prestige Package     8,300 4,800 5,700
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Wood trim     400 400 500
Audi Drive Select Package         3,950
Driver Assist Package     837 837 837
Prestige Package     7,719 4,464 5,302
Upgraded leather upholstery     930 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Wood trim     372 372 466
Audi Drive Select Package         3,673
Options (change) 0 0 11,075 7,575 11,525
Options (change) 0 0 10,301 7,046 10,721
Destination 950 950 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $62,545 $81,675 $47,900 $52,400 $66,050
Total Invoice $57,925 $75,621 $44,606 $48,791 $61,578

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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: $11,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,448
Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBasePlatinum EditionA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine403hp V8403hp V8211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$62,545$81,675$47,900$52,400$66,050
Adjustments for Features-3,100-8,4600-950-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,445$73,215$47,900$51,450$63,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,770$0$3,550$15,600
Total Invoice$57,925$75,621$44,606$48,791$61,578
Adjustments for Features-2,871-7,8330-885-2,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,054$67,788$44,606$47,906$59,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,734$0$3,300$14,595

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20092009201020102010
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBasePlatinum EditionA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150 $150
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75   
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start$150$150   
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power-deployable running boards $750   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Running boards$350    
Sunroof $900   
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200   
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  $150
Power release, second row seats $50   
Removable third row seats$0$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,905$14,265$5,805$6,755$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$8,460$0$950$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,871-7,8330-885-2,377

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20092010
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.0 in108.3 in
Length202.5 in182.1 in
Width79.0 in73.0 in
Height75.9 in54.0 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in31.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested280078%
Total Not Requested79022%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested69033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested69033%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested170077%

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