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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,080

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $9,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,641

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $10,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelCTSA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,675 $50,500
Base Invoice $31,486 $46,966
Performance Collection (AWD) 3,695  
Performance Luxury Package 2,875  
Navigation System 3,145  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Wood trim 495 500
3.6L V6 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300 1,300
AWD 1,900  
Technology Package   1,700
Navigation system   2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Performance Collection (AWD) 3,067  
Performance Luxury Package 2,386  
Navigation System 2,610  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Wood trim 411 466
3.6L V6 1,072  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079 1,209
AWD 1,577  
Technology Package   1,580
Navigation system   2,178
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432
Options (change) 14,660 6,365
Options (change) 12,410 5,865
Destination 745 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $49,080 $58,940
Total Invoice $44,641 $54,906

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,232
Model Year20082008
ModelCTSA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine304hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-19
Total Price$49,080$58,940
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,080$58,905
Total Invoice$44,641$54,906
Adjustments for Features0-33
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,641$54,873

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082008
ModelCTSA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,805$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-33

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082008
ModelCTSA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.4 in108.3 in
Length191.6 in182.1 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested307575%
Total Not Requested105025%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested110052%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested74054%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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