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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: $56,790

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $26,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,886

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $25,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimPremiumPlatinumA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $81,545 $89,350 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $76,245 $83,542 $39,618 $50,592
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 575 575
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135    
Sunroof 0 0    
Cargo cover 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 225 225 190 190
Cargo mat 85 85 170 170
Premium Plus Package     3,000  
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Warm Weather Package     1,300 800
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800
Prestige Package     4,600 4,400
Cargo net     80 80
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000  
S Sport Package       2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 536 536
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119 119    
Sunroof 0 0    
Cargo cover 172 172    
All-weather floor mats 198 198 177 177
Cargo mat 75 75 158 158
Premium Plus Package     2,790  
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Warm Weather Package     1,210 744
Driver Assistance Package     1,674 1,674
Prestige Package     4,278 4,092
Cargo net     74 74
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930  
S Sport Package       2,326
Options (change) 1,135 1,135 13,215 11,015
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 12,293 10,247
Destination 995 995 975 975
Total Price $83,675 $91,480 $56,790 $66,390
Total Invoice $78,240 $85,537 $52,886 $61,814

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,030
Model Year2016201620182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimPremiumPlatinumA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8420hp V8252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT8T8S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$83,675$91,480$56,790$66,390
Adjustments for Features-2,485-5,6350-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,190$85,845$56,790$65,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$0$8,450
Total Invoice$78,240$85,537$52,886$61,814
Adjustments for Features-2,324-5,2690-1,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,916$80,268$52,886$60,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,352$0$7,857

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

Model Year2016201620182018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimPremiumPlatinumA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100$1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Brake assist  $50$50
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Turn assist  $25$25
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Refrigerated storage compartment $250  
Roof rack$300$300  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200  
App support$0$0  
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100  
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
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  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Predictive efficiency assist  $0$0
Road sign information  $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 door armrests (optional)  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300   
Wood trim, alternative type $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,115$14,265$8,630$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$5,635$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,324-5,2690-1,071

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

Model Year20162018
ModelEscaladeA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in111.2 in
Length203.9 in186.3 in
Width80.5 in72.6 in
Height74.4 in54.6 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.1 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 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested30011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested215071%
Total Not Requested89029%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested190068%
Total Not Requested89032%

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