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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: $45,230

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $14,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,203

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $14,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelCTSA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,675 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $31,486 $47,338 $64,078
Navigation System 3,145    
Performance Collection, with summer tires 4,540    
Performance Luxury Package 2,875    
Temporary spare tire 250    
Prestige Package   6,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Active rear differential   1,250  
Navigation Package     3,550
Navigation System 2,610    
Performance Collection, with summer tires 3,768    
Performance Luxury Package 2,386    
Temporary spare tire 208    
Prestige Package   6,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Active rear differential   1,163  
Navigation Package     3,301
Options (change) 10,810 8,375 4,025
Options (change) 8,972 7,791 3,744
Destination 745 895 895
Total Price $45,230 $60,170 $73,820
Total Invoice $41,203 $56,024 $68,717

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,865
Model Year200820132013
ModelCTSA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Enginehp 333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$45,230$60,170$73,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,175-5,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,230$56,995$68,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,250
Total Invoice$41,203$56,024$68,717
Adjustments for Features0-2,956-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,203$53,068$63,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,459

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

Model Year200820132013
ModelCTSA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,865$6,040$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,956-5,190

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

Model Year20082013
ModelCTSA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.4 in108.3 in
Length191.6 in182.1 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,683 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 in41.3 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 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
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
Total Requested337582%
Total Not Requested75018%
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

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

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested161559%
Total Not Requested110041%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested96553%
Total Not Requested85047%

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