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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,670

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $1,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,350

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $1,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $63,170 $66,400 $70,680 $79,945 $72,855 $83,295 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $59,064 $62,138 $66,140 $74,749 $68,174 $77,881 $47,338 $64,078
Prestige Package             6,650  
Upgraded leather upholstery             1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)             475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical             1,250  
Active rear differential             1,250  
Navigation Package               3,550
Prestige Package             6,185  
Upgraded leather upholstery             1,163  
Metallic paint (extra cost)             443 443
Adaptive dampers - electrical             1,163  
Active rear differential             1,163  
Navigation Package               3,301
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,875 4,025
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,117 3,744
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $64,165 $67,395 $71,675 $80,940 $73,850 $84,290 $62,670 $73,820
Total Invoice $60,059 $63,133 $67,135 $75,744 $69,169 $78,876 $58,350 $68,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $328
Model Year20122012201220122012201220132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8403hp V8332hp V8 H332hp V8 H333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6D4D4M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$64,165$67,395$71,675$80,940$73,850$84,290$62,670$73,820
Adjustments for Features-1,475-2,525-3,400-7,035-4,075-7,6100-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,690$64,870$68,275$73,905$69,775$76,680$62,670$72,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,180$5,585$11,215$7,085$13,990$0$9,500
Total Invoice$60,059$63,133$67,135$75,744$69,169$78,876$58,350$68,717
Adjustments for Features-1,381-2,365-3,185-6,583-3,817-7,1210-1,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,678$60,768$63,950$69,161$65,352$71,755$58,350$67,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,090$5,272$10,483$6,674$13,077$0$8,831

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20122012201220122012201220132013
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseLuxuryPremiumPlatinum EditionHybridHybrid Platinum EditionS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100    
4-speed 2-mode automatic    $1800$1800  
6-speed manual      $150 
7-speed automated manual       $1200
RWD$0$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$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Proximity key      $250$250
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$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
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist      $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver      $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75$75
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags      $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$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$300  
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Second-row low console      $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$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$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable       $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$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$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler       $400
Running boards$350$350  $350   
Sunroof   $900 $900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 $40   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200 $200  
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200 $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000 $1000   
HD radio      $50$50
In-vehicle Internet      $150$150
iPod integration      $100$100
Media drive      $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25      
SD Card slot      $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Cornering lights      $50$50
Fog light, rear      $100$100
Headlight washers       $50
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
LED headlights   $1000 $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights      $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100 
Carbon fiber trim       $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Metal pedals      $75$75
Power release, second row seats $50$50$50    
Removable third row seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 $1000  
Wood trim   $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350     $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 $850$850$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,080$10,130$11,005$14,640$11,680$15,215$7,605$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$2,525$3,400$7,035$4,075$7,610$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,381-2,365-3,185-6,583-3,817-7,1210-1,536

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20122013
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5 / RS5
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 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested160059%
Total Not Requested111541%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested115063%
Total Not Requested66537%

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