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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,770

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $8,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,074

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $6,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelEscaladeQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $43,900
Base Invoice $49,811 $40,828
Select Edition 3,490  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
AWD 2,555  
Navigation Plus Package   3,550
S Line Package   2,500
Sport Interior Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Select Edition 2,897  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,075  
AWD 2,364  
Navigation Plus Package   3,301
S Line Package   2,327
Sport Interior Package   467
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,813
Options (change) 7,340 8,975
Options (change) 6,336 8,351
Destination 875 895
Total Price $62,065 $53,770
Total Invoice $57,022 $50,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,568
Model Year20062013
ModelEscaladeQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/45-20
Total Price$62,065$53,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,065$52,030
Total Invoice$57,022$50,074
Adjustments for Features0-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,022$48,454

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20062013
ModelEscaladeQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Engine-block heater$35 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,090$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,620

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20062013
ModelEscaladeQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in110.5 in
Length198.9 in182.6 in
Width78.9 in74.0 in
Height74.2 in65.2 in
Curb Weight5,537 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Select Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested76547%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/45WR20 tires400No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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