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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: $46,340

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $3,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,580

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $2,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $37,108 $46,966
Performance Luxury Package 3,450 2,855        
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250      
Second-row 3-person bench     0      
Recaro performance seats     2,800      
Wood trim       600   500
Technology Package         1,700 1,700
Navigation system         2,390 2,390
Premium Package         1,850  
S Line Package         2,900  
6-speed manual         0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0
Performance Luxury Package 3,036 2,512        
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220      
Second-row 3-person bench     0      
Recaro performance seats     2,464      
Wood trim       528   466
Technology Package         1,580 1,580
Navigation system         2,178 2,178
Premium Package         1,721  
S Line Package         2,698  
6-speed manual         0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         432 432
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0
Options (change) 6,845 5,250 3,050 600 9,315 5,065
Options (change) 6,024 4,620 2,684 528 8,609 4,656
Destination 825 825 825 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 1,300
Total Price $47,435 $46,340 $49,440 $63,445 $49,990 $57,640
Total Invoice $44,427 $43,580 $46,652 $59,426 $46,492 $53,697

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,667
Model Year201020102010201020082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$47,435$46,340$49,440$63,445$49,990$57,640
Adjustments for Features-9500-1,575-475-1,385-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,485$46,340$47,865$62,970$48,605$55,605
Cost Above Minimum$145$0$1,525$16,630$0$7,000
Total Invoice$44,427$43,580$46,652$59,426$46,492$53,697
Adjustments for Features-8900-1,486-445-1,288-1,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,537$43,580$45,166$58,981$45,204$51,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$43$1,629$15,444$0$6,597

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201020102010201020082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote start$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100 $100
Second-row low console    $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200   
Power-venting glass roof panel    $300$300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$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$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300  $300$300
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50$50
Metal pedals  $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$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$5,080$4,130$5,705$4,605$5,515$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$1,575$475$1,385$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-8900-1,486-445-1,288-1,896

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102008
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 Weight3,848 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 Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%
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
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%

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%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

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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