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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: $59,050

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $25,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,984

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $23,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelEscaladeQ5
TrimPlatinum Edition3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $80,520 $46,000
Base Invoice $75,286 $42,780
AWD 2,550  
Luxury Package   2,300
Prestige Package   7,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Sport Interior Package   750
AWD 2,384  
Luxury Package   2,139
Prestige Package   6,977
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
Sport Interior Package   697
Options (change) 2,550 12,125
Options (change) 2,384 11,279
Destination 995 925
Total Price $84,065 $59,050
Total Invoice $78,665 $54,984

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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: $21,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,092
Model Year20142016
ModelEscaladeQ5
TrimPlatinum Edition3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22235/55-19
Total Price$84,065$59,050
Adjustments for Features-3,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,230$59,050
Total Invoice$78,665$54,984
Adjustments for Features-3,5890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,076$54,984

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20142016
ModelEscaladeQ5
TrimPlatinum Edition3.0T
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, power$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
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
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
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 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
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
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 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 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$13,615$9,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5890

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20142016
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 Weight5,691 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
Audi Q5 3.0T

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, leather200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested167561%
Total Not Requested109039%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested15023%
Total Not Requested50077%

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