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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: $16,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,641

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $16,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelCTSA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,675 $53,100
Base Invoice $31,486 $49,384
Performance Collection (AWD) 3,695  
Navigation System 3,145  
Performance Luxury Package 2,875  
AWD 1,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
3.6L V6 1,000  
Wood trim 495  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Luxury Package   1,100
Prestige Package   6,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Active rear differential   1,100
Performance Collection (AWD) 3,067  
Navigation System 2,610  
Performance Luxury Package 2,386  
AWD 1,577  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
3.6L V6 1,072  
Wood trim 411  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Luxury Package   1,024
Prestige Package   5,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
7-speed automated manual   930
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 14,660 11,125
Options (change) 12,410 10,351
Destination 745 925
Total Price $49,080 $65,150
Total Invoice $44,641 $60,660

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,040
Model Year20082016
ModelCTSA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine304hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$49,080$65,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,080$63,025
Total Invoice$44,641$60,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,641$58,681

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082016
ModelCTSA5 / S5
TrimBaseS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,979

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082016
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.3,925 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

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 differential300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested332581%
Total Not Requested80019%
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 Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 Requested145069%
Total Not Requested65031%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested111550%
Total Not Requested110050%

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