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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: $55,275

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $9,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,474

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $8,123

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelEscaladeQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $46,400
Base Invoice $51,791 $43,152
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535  
AWD 2,500  
Technology Package   3,300
Luxury Package   2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Sport Interior Package   750
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594  
AWD 2,312  
Technology Package   3,070
Luxury Package   2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Sport Interior Package   697
Options (change) 8,035 7,925
Options (change) 6,906 7,372
Destination 900 950
Total Price $64,925 $55,275
Total Invoice $59,597 $51,474

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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: $9,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,077
Model Year20082017
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)265/65-18235/55-19
Total Price$64,925$55,275
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,875$55,275
Total Invoice$59,597$51,474
Adjustments for Features-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,551$51,474

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082017
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 
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
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
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
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats$50 
Removable third row seats$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,380$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-460

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082017
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

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Total Requested222572%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested160061%
Total Not Requested101539%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%

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