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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: $65,525

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $25,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,011

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $24,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelEscaladeSQ5
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $89,350 $53,300
Base Invoice $83,542 $49,570
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 575
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 135  
Cargo cover 195  
Luxury Package   2,100
Prestige Package   7,500
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 536
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 119  
Cargo cover 172  
Luxury Package   1,954
Prestige Package   6,977
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Options (change) 825 11,275
Options (change) 727 10,491
Destination 995 950
Total Price $91,170 $65,525
Total Invoice $85,264 $61,011

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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: $19,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,244
Model Year20162017
ModelEscaladeSQ5
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 16505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/45-20
Total Price$91,170$65,525
Adjustments for Features-6,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,745$65,525
Total Invoice$85,264$61,011
Adjustments for Features-6,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,255$61,011

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20162017
ModelEscaladeSQ5
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
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 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$17,255$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0090

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20162017
ModelEscaladeSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.0 in110.5 in
Length203.9 in183.0 in
Width80.5 in75.2 in
Height74.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight5,594 lb.4,409 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 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 row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested272559%
Total Not Requested189041%

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