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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,695

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $8,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,388

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $8,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelCTSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCTS-VS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,475 $54,400
Base Invoice $45,372 $50,592
Sunroof 1,200  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
S Sport Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   80
Sunroof 996  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
S Sport Package   2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   74
Options (change) 1,200 5,755
Options (change) 996 5,354
Destination 720 975
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $52,695 $61,130
Total Invoice $48,388 $56,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $969
Model Year20062018
ModelCTSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCTS-VS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine400hp V8354hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$52,695$61,130
Adjustments for Features0-10,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,695$50,925
Total Invoice$48,388$56,921
Adjustments for Features0-9,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,388$47,419

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20062018
ModelCTSA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimCTS-VS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
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
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,100$12,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,502

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20062018
ModelCTSA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.4 in111.2 in
Length190.1 in186.3 in
Width70.6 in72.6 in
Height56.7 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,850 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.535.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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