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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: $51,100

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $32,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,587

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $30,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPremiumPlatinumA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $81,545 $89,350 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $76,245 $83,542 $34,504 $50,128
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 475 475
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135    
Sunroof 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control     2,100 2,100
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000  
Prestige Package     9,200 6,300
Wood trim     350 500
Audi Drive Select Package       3,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 443 443
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119    
Sunroof 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control     1,954 1,954
Upgraded leather upholstery     930  
Prestige Package     8,556 5,860
Wood trim     325 466
Audi Drive Select Package       3,673
Options (change) 630 630 13,125 13,325
Options (change) 555 555 12,208 12,396
Destination 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $83,170 $90,975 $51,100 $69,400
Total Invoice $77,795 $85,092 $47,587 $64,699

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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: $21,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,966
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPremiumPlatinumA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8420hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$83,170$90,975$51,100$69,400
Adjustments for Features-10,950-14,1000-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,220$76,875$51,100$66,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$0$15,750
Total Invoice$77,795$85,092$47,587$64,699
Adjustments for Features-10,242-13,1880-2,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,553$71,904$47,587$62,322
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,351$0$14,735

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPremiumPlatinumA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$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  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250  
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$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  
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$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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$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$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Heated second row seats$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  
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
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 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$17,030$20,180$6,080$8,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,950$14,100$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,242-13,1880-2,377

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20162012
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.3,683 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 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested362586%
Total Not Requested59014%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested192579%
Total Not Requested51521%
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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