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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: $64,000

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,593

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $4

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelEscaladeSQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,990 $54,300
Base Invoice $51,791 $50,500
Ultra Luxury Collection 5,535  
AWD 2,500  
Cold Weather Package   500
Warm Weather Package   1,200
Navigation Package   2,600
S Sport Package   3,000
Class III trailer hitch   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Ultra Luxury Collection 4,594  
AWD 2,312  
Cold Weather Package   466
Warm Weather Package   1,116
Navigation Package   2,418
S Sport Package   2,790
Class III trailer hitch   792
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 8,035 8,725
Options (change) 6,906 8,118
Destination 900 975
Total Price $64,925 $64,000
Total Invoice $59,597 $59,593

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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: $2,378
Model Year20082018
ModelEscaladeSQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-18255/45-20
Total Price$64,925$64,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,925$61,450
Total Invoice$59,597$59,593
Adjustments for Features0-2,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,597$57,219

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20082018
ModelEscaladeSQ5
TrimBase3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$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 
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 
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 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel 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
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats$50 
Removable third row seats$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,080$13,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,374

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20082018
ModelEscaladeSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in111.2 in
Length202.5 in183.9 in
Width79.0 in74.5 in
Height75.9 in65.3 in
Curb Weight5,665 lb.4,398 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.3 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 in37.7 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
Cadillac Escalade

Ultra Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power release, second row seats50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested87528%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

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
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
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 Requested67547%
Total Not Requested76553%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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