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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: $63,445

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $3,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,426

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $3,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelCTSA5 / S5
TrimCTS-VS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $60,720 $53,900
Base Invoice $56,773 $50,128
Wood trim 600 500
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Prestige Package   6,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Wood trim 528 466
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Prestige Package   5,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 600 11,225
Options (change) 528 10,442
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $63,445 $67,300
Total Invoice $59,426 $62,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $783
Model Year20102012
ModelCTSA5 / S5
TrimCTS-VS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine556hp V8354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$63,445$67,300
Adjustments for Features0-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,445$62,900
Total Invoice$59,426$62,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,426$58,643

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102012
ModelCTSA5 / S5
TrimCTS-VS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,290$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,102

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102012
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.3,683 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
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested164067%
Total Not Requested80033%

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