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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: $47,090

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,794

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCTSCTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseCTS-VA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $37,108 $46,966
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300      
Temporary spare tire 250      
Premium Collection 10,050      
Navigation System   2,145    
Wood trim   600   500
Technology Package     1,700 1,700
Navigation system     2,390 2,390
Premium Package     1,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079      
Temporary spare tire 208      
Premium Collection 8,342      
Navigation System   1,780    
Wood trim   498   466
Technology Package     1,580 1,580
Navigation system     2,178 2,178
Premium Package     1,721  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     432 432
Options (change) 11,600 2,745 6,415 5,065
Options (change) 9,629 2,278 5,911 4,656
Destination 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 1,300
Total Price $48,640 $64,400 $47,090 $57,640
Total Invoice $44,312 $58,979 $43,794 $53,697

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 A5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $527
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCTSCTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseCTS-VA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Enginehp 556hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$48,640$64,400$47,090$57,640
Adjustments for Features-2,0250-860-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,615$64,400$46,230$56,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,785$0$9,800
Total Invoice$44,312$58,979$43,794$53,697
Adjustments for Features-1,8450-800-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,467$58,979$42,994$52,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,512$0$9,203

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCTSCTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseCTS-VA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote start$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$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$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$6,205$4,180$5,040$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$0$860$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8450-800-1,500

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,862 lb.3,738 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested500057%
Total Not Requested378043%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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