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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: $48,590

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $30,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,190

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $28,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $77,045 $81,545 $89,350 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $72,037 $76,245 $83,542 $37,108 $46,966
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 475 475
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135    
Sunroof 0 0 0    
Premium Package       1,850  
Technology Package       1,700 1,700
Navigation system       2,390 2,390
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000  
Blind spot warning system       500 500
Wood trim         500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 432 432
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119 119    
Sunroof 0 0 0    
Premium Package       1,721  
Technology Package       1,580 1,580
Navigation system       2,178 2,178
Upgraded leather upholstery       930  
Blind spot warning system       466 466
Wood trim         466
Options (change) 630 630 630 7,915 5,565
Options (change) 555 555 555 7,307 5,122
Destination 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $78,670 $83,170 $90,975 $48,590 $58,140
Total Invoice $73,587 $77,795 $85,092 $45,190 $54,163

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,216
Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$78,670$83,170$90,975$48,590$58,140
Adjustments for Features-9,815-12,190-15,3400-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,855$70,980$75,635$48,590$57,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$6,780$0$9,050
Total Invoice$73,587$77,795$85,092$45,190$54,163
Adjustments for Features-9,181-11,402-14,3480-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,406$66,393$70,744$45,190$53,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,987$6,338$0$8,507

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20162016201620082008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150$150
$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$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  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards$350$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000   
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot   $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$15,605$17,980$21,130$5,790$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,815$12,190$15,340$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,181-11,402-14,3480-466

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20162008
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.3,738 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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