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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,800

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $1,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,031

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $942

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelEscaladeSQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,850 $53,300
Base Invoice $49,811 $49,570
Sunroof 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Sunroof 1,287  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 1,550 575
Options (change) 1,287 536
Destination 875 925
Total Price $56,275 $54,800
Total Invoice $51,973 $51,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi SQ5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,804
Model Year20062016
ModelEscaladeSQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/45-20
Total Price$56,275$54,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,275$52,800
Total Invoice$51,973$51,031
Adjustments for Features0-1,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,973$49,169

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20062016
ModelEscaladeSQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
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
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Engine-block heater$35 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Removable third row seats$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,865$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,862

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20062016
ModelEscaladeSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in110.5 in
Length198.9 in183.0 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height74.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight5,538 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft357.3 ft3

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