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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: $47,590

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $100

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,260

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VA5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,950 $48,150 $63,215 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $41,532 $45,501 $59,106 $37,108 $46,966
Navigation System 2,145        
Power-venting glass roof panel 700 700 700    
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
Blind spot warning system       500 500
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
Navigation System 1,888        
Power-venting glass roof panel 616 616 616    
Wood trim     528   466
Technology Package       1,580 1,580
Navigation system       2,178 2,178
Premium Package       1,721  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       432 432
Blind spot warning system       466 466
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
Options (change) 2,845 700 1,300 6,915 5,565
Options (change) 2,504 616 1,144 6,377 5,122
Destination 895 895 895 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 1,300
Total Price $47,690 $49,745 $66,710 $47,590 $58,140
Total Invoice $44,931 $47,012 $62,445 $44,260 $54,163

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,355
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VA5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$47,690$49,745$66,710$47,590$58,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-775-735-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,690$48,595$65,935$46,855$56,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$18,245$0$9,800
Total Invoice$44,931$47,012$62,445$44,260$54,163
Adjustments for Features0-1,087-725-684-1,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,931$45,925$61,720$43,576$52,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$994$16,789$0$9,204

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VA5S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$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
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   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,880$5,030$4,655$4,615$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$775$735$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,087-725-684-1,383

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122008
ModelCTSA5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.4 in108.3 in
Length188.5 in182.1 in
Width74.1 in73.0 in
Height55.9 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,910 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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 camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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