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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: $69,700

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,979

Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2   
Difference: $3,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelCTSA5 / S5
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $70,795 $53,900
Base Invoice $67,255 $50,128
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 475
Carbon fiber trim 0 500
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Prestige Package   6,300
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Sunshade, rear, power   300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 443
Carbon fiber trim 0 466
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Prestige Package   5,860
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Sunshade, rear, power   280
Options (change) 595 13,625
Options (change) 530 12,676
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $72,385 $69,700
Total Invoice $68,780 $64,979

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,026
Model Year20172012
ModelCTSA5 / S5
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$72,385$69,700
Adjustments for Features-5,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,305$69,700
Total Invoice$68,780$64,979
Adjustments for Features-4,8270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,953$64,979

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172012
ModelCTSA5 / S5
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0 
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Rear camera mirror$200 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$11,010$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8270

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172012
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.3,683 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 in41.3 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 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120055%
Total Not Requested100045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested207585%
Total Not Requested36515%

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