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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: $52,450

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $24,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,853

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $22,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeQ5
TrimPremiumPlatinum Edition2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $70,680 $79,945 $41,500
Base Invoice $66,140 $74,749 $38,596
LED headlights 1,500    
Sunroof 995    
AWD 2,550 2,550  
Premium Plus Package     4,000
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,600
Cold Weather Package     500
Warm Weather Package     1,450
Class III trailer hitch     850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
LED headlights 1,320    
Sunroof 876    
AWD 2,384 2,384  
Premium Plus Package     3,720
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,418
Cold Weather Package     466
Warm Weather Package     1,350
Class III trailer hitch     792
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 5,045 2,550 9,975
Options (change) 4,580 2,384 9,282
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $76,720 $83,490 $52,450
Total Invoice $71,715 $78,128 $48,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,535
Model Year201220122018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeQ5
TrimPremiumPlatinum Edition2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8403hp V8252hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG13/18 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22235/60-18
Total Price$76,720$83,490$52,450
Adjustments for Features-350-2,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,370$80,905$52,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,535$0
Total Invoice$71,715$78,128$48,853
Adjustments for Features-327-2,4190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,388$75,709$48,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,321$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201220122018
ModelEscaladeEscaladeQ5
TrimPremiumPlatinum Edition2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, power$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-deployable running boards$750$750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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$50 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$11,530$13,765$11,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$2,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-327-2,4190

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122018
ModelEscaladeQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in111.0 in
Length202.5 in183.6 in
Width79.0 in74.5 in
Height75.9 in65.3 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.8 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 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested187547%
Total Not Requested210053%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested76547%
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 seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%

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