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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: $59,440

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $20,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,372

Audi A5 / S5 S5   
Difference: $20,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumS5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $78,395 $82,895 $92,195 $50,500
Base Invoice $74,475 $78,750 $87,585 $46,966
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595   475
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Technology Package       1,700
Navigation system       2,390
Blind spot warning system       500
Wood trim       500
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530   432
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Technology Package       1,580
Navigation system       2,178
Blind spot warning system       466
Wood trim       466
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,209
Options (change) 730 730 135 6,865
Options (change) 650 650 120 6,331
Destination 1,195 1,195 1,195 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $80,320 $84,820 $93,525 $59,440
Total Invoice $76,320 $80,595 $88,900 $55,372

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,902
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumS5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8354hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22255/35-19
Total Price$80,320$84,820$93,525$59,440
Adjustments for Features-9,520-11,545-15,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,800$73,275$78,430$59,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,475$7,630$0
Total Invoice$76,320$80,595$88,900$55,372
Adjustments for Features-9,046-10,970-14,3490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,274$69,625$74,551$55,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,351$7,277$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2017201720172008
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeA5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinumS5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
$0$0$0 
AWD   $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
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Brake assist   $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
Knee airbag, passenger   $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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $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
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $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-deployable running boards  $750 
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards$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
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HD radio$50$50$50 
HDMI port $25$25 
iPod integration   $100
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot   $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Streaming video support $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
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear   $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 
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$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$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 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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$16,710$18,735$22,285$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,520$11,545$15,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,046-10,970-14,3490

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172008
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 Weight5,521 lb.3,891 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 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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