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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: $57,020

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $22,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,095

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $20,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelEscaladeQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $43,900
Base Invoice $51,791 $40,828
Platinum Edition 20,605  
AWD 2,500  
Comfort Package   2,300
Prestige Package   7,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Platinum Edition 19,059  
AWD 2,312  
Comfort Package   2,139
Prestige Package   6,977
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,813
Options (change) 23,105 12,225
Options (change) 21,371 11,372
Destination 900 895
Total Price $79,995 $57,020
Total Invoice $74,062 $53,095

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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: $20,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,643
Model Year20082013
ModelEscaladeQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22235/55-19
Total Price$79,995$57,020
Adjustments for Features-2,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,485$57,020
Total Invoice$74,062$53,095
Adjustments for Features-2,3240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,738$53,095

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082013
ModelEscaladeQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo cover $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats$50 
Removable third row seats$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$12,215$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3240

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082013
ModelEscaladeQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in110.5 in
Length202.5 in182.6 in
Width79.0 in74.0 in
Height75.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight5,665 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac Escalade

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power-deployable running boards400No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Heated / cooled cup holders75Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
285/45R22 tires400No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Power release, second row seats50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested380055%
Total Not Requested310045%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested147553%
Total Not Requested129047%

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