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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: $49,000

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $20,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,633

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $19,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201020122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $68,610 $71,000 $81,625 $73,425 $85,225 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $64,150 $66,385 $76,319 $68,652 $79,685 $34,504 $50,128
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,000  
Prestige Package           9,200 6,300
Wood trim           350 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)           475 475
Audi Drive Select Package             3,950
Upgraded leather upholstery           930  
Prestige Package           8,556 5,860
Wood trim           325 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)           443 443
Audi Drive Select Package             3,673
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 11,025 11,225
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 10,254 10,442
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $69,560 $71,950 $82,575 $74,375 $86,175 $49,000 $67,300
Total Invoice $65,100 $67,335 $77,269 $69,602 $80,635 $45,633 $62,745

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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: $15,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,483
Model Year2010201020102010201020122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6D4D4M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$69,560$71,950$82,575$74,375$86,175$49,000$67,300
Adjustments for Features-5,325-6,700-8,935-6,725-9,3600-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,235$65,250$73,640$67,650$76,815$49,000$64,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$9,405$3,415$12,580$0$15,750
Total Invoice$65,100$67,335$77,269$69,602$80,635$45,633$62,745
Adjustments for Features-4,984-6,270-8,361-6,293-8,7580-2,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,116$61,065$68,908$63,309$71,877$45,633$60,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$949$8,792$3,193$11,761$0$14,735

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2010201020102010201020122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100    
4-speed 2-mode automatic   $1800$1800  
6-speed manual     $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125  
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200$200$200  
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300  
Second-row low console     $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15
Interior air filter     $0$0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 $750  
Power-venting glass roof panel     $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Running boards$350  $350   
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 $40   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 $200  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 $1000   
HD radio     $50$50
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive     $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25      
SD Card slot     $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
LED headlights  $1000 $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$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$150$150 $150
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50    
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000  
Wood trim  $300 $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering      $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 $500
Alloy wheels     $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850$850$850$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$11,280$12,655$14,890$12,680$15,315$5,955$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,325$6,700$8,935$6,725$9,360$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,984-6,270-8,361-6,293-8,7580-2,377

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102012
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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft312.2 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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested332579%
Total Not Requested89021%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested162567%
Total Not Requested81533%
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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