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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: $68,900

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $14,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,147

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $13,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5
TrimPremiumPlatinumS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $81,545 $89,350 $53,100
Base Invoice $76,245 $83,542 $49,384
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 575
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135  
Sunroof 0 0  
Luxury Package     1,100
Prestige Package     6,250
Driver Assist Package     2,750
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
7-speed automated manual     1,000
Active rear differential     1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 536
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119  
Sunroof 0 0  
Luxury Package     1,024
Prestige Package     5,813
Driver Assist Package     2,557
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
7-speed automated manual     930
Active rear differential     1,024
Options (change) 630 630 14,875
Options (change) 555 555 13,838
Destination 995 995 925
Total Price $83,170 $90,975 $68,900
Total Invoice $77,795 $85,092 $64,147

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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: $7,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,662
Model Year201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5
TrimPremiumPlatinumS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8420hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT8T8S7
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18
Total Price$83,170$90,975$68,900
Adjustments for Features-6,400-9,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,770$81,425$68,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$0
Total Invoice$77,795$85,092$64,147
Adjustments for Features-5,986-8,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,809$76,160$64,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,351$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201620162016
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5
TrimPremiumPlatinumS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$15,780$18,930$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,400$9,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,986-8,9320

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20162016
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.0 in108.3 in
Length203.9 in182.1 in
Width80.5 in73.0 in
Height74.4 in54.0 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in31.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 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 lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested152569%
Total Not Requested69031%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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