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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,465

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $635

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,595

Audi Q5 2.0T   
Difference: $60

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSQ5
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $41,500
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $38,596
Performance Luxury Package 3,690 3,095      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Roof rack 325 325 325 325  
Recaro performance seats       3,400  
Wood trim       600  
Premium Plus Package         4,000
Navigation and Telematics Package         2,600
Warm Weather Package         1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)         575
Performance Luxury Package 3,247 2,724      
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012  
Roof rack 286 286 286 286  
Recaro performance seats       2,992  
Wood trim       528  
Premium Plus Package         3,720
Navigation and Telematics Package         2,418
Warm Weather Package         1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)         536
Options (change) 8,310 6,715 325 5,475 8,625
Options (change) 7,313 6,000 286 4,818 8,024
Destination 875 875 875 875 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,950 $51,155 $50,465 $70,010 $51,100
Total Invoice $47,655 $48,043 $47,716 $65,299 $47,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,974
Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSQ5
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8252hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/60-18
Total Price$50,950$51,155$50,465$70,010$51,100
Adjustments for Features000-535-6,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,950$51,155$50,465$69,475$44,750
Cost Above Minimum$485$690$0$19,010$0
Total Invoice$47,655$48,043$47,716$65,299$47,595
Adjustments for Features000-499-5,914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,655$48,043$47,716$64,800$41,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$388$61$17,145$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSQ5
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote app    $25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control    $250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle exit assist    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)    $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,815$4,815$4,815$5,350$11,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$535$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments000-499-5,914

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112018
ModelCTSQ5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in111.0 in
Length191.6 in183.6 in
Width72.6 in74.5 in
Height59.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested76533%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76556%
Total Not Requested60044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested56527%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested270068%
Total Not Requested127532%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested89054%
Total Not Requested75046%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested50065%
Total Not Requested27535%

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