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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: $5,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,260

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $6,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $51,695 $59,195 $60,695 $70,795 $85,995 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $49,110 $56,235 $57,660 $67,255 $81,695 $37,108 $46,966
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 595   475 475
Technology Package           1,700 1,700
Navigation system           2,390 2,390
Premium Package           1,850  
Blind spot warning system           500 500
Wood trim             500
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces             0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530 530   432 432
Technology Package           1,580 1,580
Navigation system           2,178 2,178
Premium Package           1,721  
Blind spot warning system           466 466
Wood trim             466
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces             0
Options (change) 595 595 595 595 0 6,915 5,565
Options (change) 530 530 530 530 0 6,377 5,122
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 1,300
Total Price $53,285 $60,785 $62,285 $72,385 $87,990 $47,590 $58,140
Total Invoice $50,635 $57,760 $59,185 $68,780 $83,690 $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: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,721
Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,285$60,785$62,285$72,385$87,990$47,590$58,140
Adjustments for Features-3,845-6,745-4,070-9,345-5,9450-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,440$54,040$58,215$63,040$82,045$47,590$57,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$8,775$13,600$32,605$0$9,800
Total Invoice$50,635$57,760$59,185$68,780$83,690$44,260$54,163
Adjustments for Features-3,654-6,409-3,867-8,880-5,6540-699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,981$51,351$55,318$59,900$78,036$44,260$53,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,370$8,337$12,919$31,055$0$9,204

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2017201720172017201720082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual     $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100   
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850   
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system $500 $500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225 $225   
Sunshades, second row $125 $125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200   
Backup collision intervention   $150   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150$150  
Performance traction management    $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200   $200$200$200
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera    $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$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 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500$500  
Differential cooler    $0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0     
Carbon fiber hood    $0  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows   $100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 $1200   
Power-venting glass roof panel     $300$300
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration     $100$100
MP3-compatible player     $50$50
SD Card slot     $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Fog lights     $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350$350  
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250  
Rear camera mirror $200 $200   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Carbon fiber trim    $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200$200  
Leather door panel trim      $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 $50
Metal pedals   $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels $350   $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,210$12,110$9,435$14,710$11,310$5,365$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$6,745$4,070$9,345$5,945$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,654-6,409-3,867-8,880-5,6540-699

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172008
ModelCTSA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.6 in108.3 in
Length195.5 in182.1 in
Width72.2 in73.0 in
Height57.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.0 ft3

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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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%

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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