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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: $66,150

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $5,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,590

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $5,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $68,575 $70,965 $82,585 $53,100
Base Invoice $64,171 $66,406 $77,216 $49,384
AWD 2,550 2,550 2,500  
Luxury Package       1,100
Prestige Package       6,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000
7-speed automated manual       1,000
Wood trim, alternative type       1,100
Active rear differential       1,100
AWD 2,385 2,384 2,338  
Luxury Package       1,024
Prestige Package       5,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Adaptive dampers - electrical       930
7-speed automated manual       930
Wood trim, alternative type       1,024
Active rear differential       1,024
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 2,500 12,125
Options (change) 2,385 2,384 2,338 11,281
Destination 950 950 950 925
Total Price $72,075 $74,465 $86,035 $66,150
Total Invoice $67,506 $69,740 $80,504 $61,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,504
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG13/18 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18
Total Price$72,075$74,465$86,035$66,150
Adjustments for Features-2,575-3,950-7,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,500$70,515$78,950$66,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,015$9,450$0
Total Invoice$67,506$69,740$80,504$61,590
Adjustments for Features-2,412-3,699-6,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,094$66,041$73,874$61,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$947$8,780$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2011201120112016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Second-row low console   $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Power-deployable running boards $750$750 
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards$350   
Sunroof  $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights  $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$10,830$12,205$15,340$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$3,950$7,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,412-3,699-6,6300

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20112016
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 Weight5,691 lb.3,925 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 S5 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested135061%
Total Not Requested86539%

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