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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: $65,500

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $17,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,986

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $17,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelEscaladeSQ5
TrimPlatinum Edition3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $79,945 $53,300
Base Invoice $74,749 $49,570
AWD 2,550  
Luxury Package   2,100
Prestige Package   7,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
AWD 2,384  
Luxury Package   1,954
Prestige Package   6,977
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Options (change) 2,550 11,275
Options (change) 2,384 10,491
Destination 995 925
Total Price $83,490 $65,500
Total Invoice $78,128 $60,986

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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: $13,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,319
Model Year20132016
ModelEscaladeSQ5
TrimPlatinum Edition3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine403hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/45-20
Total Price$83,490$65,500
Adjustments for Features-4,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,405$65,500
Total Invoice$78,128$60,986
Adjustments for Features-3,8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,305$60,986

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20132016
ModelEscaladeSQ5
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
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
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
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats$50 
Removable third row seats$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$14,390$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8230

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20132016
ModelEscaladeSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in110.5 in
Length202.5 in183.0 in
Width79.0 in75.2 in
Height75.9 in65.3 in
Curb Weight5,691 lb.4,409 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 SQ5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Total Requested167561%
Total Not Requested109039%

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