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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: $58,425

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $22,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,401

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $22,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeQ5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $78,995 $83,595 $92,695 $45,400
Base Invoice $75,045 $79,415 $88,060 $42,222
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595   550
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135 135 135  
Cargo cover 195 195 195  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Luxury Package       2,300
Prestige Package       7,500
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000
Sport Interior Package       750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530   511
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 120 120 120  
Cargo cover 174 174 174  
Sunroof 0 0 0  
Luxury Package       2,139
Prestige Package       6,977
Adaptive dampers - electrical       930
Sport Interior Package       697
Options (change) 925 925 330 12,100
Options (change) 824 824 294 11,254
Destination 1,295 1,295 1,295 925
Total Price $81,215 $85,815 $94,320 $58,425
Total Invoice $77,164 $81,534 $89,649 $54,401

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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: $18,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,839
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeQ5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8420hp V8420hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T8
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/23 MPG14/23 MPG14/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16?, 16?, 16505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22285/45-22285/45-22235/55-19
Total Price$81,215$85,815$94,320$58,425
Adjustments for Features-4,130-6,155-9,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,085$79,660$84,615$58,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$7,530$0
Total Invoice$77,164$81,534$89,649$54,401
Adjustments for Features-3,924-5,848-9,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,240$75,686$80,425$54,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,446$7,185$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelEscaladeEscaladeEscaladeQ5
TrimLuxuryPremiumPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Hill descent control   $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera   $200
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Interior air filter   $0
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power-deployable running boards  $750 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
HDMI port $25$25 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot   $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Streaming video support $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear   $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$13,785$15,810$19,360$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,130$6,155$9,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,924-5,848-9,2240

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182015
ModelEscaladeQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in110.5 in
Length203.9 in182.6 in
Width80.5 in74.0 in
Height74.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight5,578 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
51.6 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
94.2 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
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested187568%
Total Not Requested89032%
Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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