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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,675

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $6,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,077

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $6,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelCTSA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $71,095 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $67,540 $48,827 $65,938
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 550 550
Carbon fiber trim 0 500  
Driver Assist Package   2,750 2,750
Prestige Package   6,250  
Comfort Package   1,100 800
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000  
Active rear differential   1,100  
Technology Package     2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 511 511
Carbon fiber trim 0 466  
Driver Assist Package   2,557 2,557
Prestige Package   5,813  
Comfort Package   1,024 744
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Active rear differential   1,024  
Technology Package     2,698
Options (change) 595 13,250 7,000
Options (change) 530 12,325 6,510
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $72,685 $66,675 $78,825
Total Invoice $69,065 $62,077 $73,373

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,755
Model Year201820152015
ModelCTSA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT8M6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$72,685$66,675$78,825
Adjustments for Features-4,4550-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,230$66,675$77,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,400
Total Invoice$69,065$62,077$73,373
Adjustments for Features-4,2330-1,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,832$62,077$71,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,667

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year201820152015
ModelCTSA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$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  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$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 $150
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$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$50
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Rear camera mirror$200  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$11,110$6,655$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,455$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2330-1,629

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182015
ModelCTSA5 / S5 / RS5
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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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested59024%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested122587%
Total Not Requested19013%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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