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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: $56,125

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $11,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,262

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $10,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelCTSQ5Q5
TrimCTS-V3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,215 $45,400 $47,500
Base Invoice $59,106 $42,222 $44,177
Wood trim 600    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Sport Interior Package   750 750
Prestige Package   7,500 7,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000
Wood trim 528    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012    
Sport Interior Package   697 697
Prestige Package   6,977 6,977
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930 930
Options (change) 1,750 9,800 9,800
Options (change) 1,540 9,115 9,115
Destination 895 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $67,160 $56,125 $58,225
Total Invoice $62,841 $52,262 $54,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,528
Model Year201220152015
ModelCTSQ5Q5
TrimCTS-V3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine556hp V8272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$67,160$56,125$58,225
Adjustments for Features0-5,315-5,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,160$50,810$52,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150
Total Invoice$62,841$52,262$54,217
Adjustments for Features0-4,949-4,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,841$47,313$49,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,001

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year201220152015
ModelCTSQ5Q5
TrimCTS-V3.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Aluminum roof rack $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo organizer$100  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,350$7,665$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,315$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,949-4,903

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122015
ModelCTSQ5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in110.5 in
Length191.6 in182.6 in
Width72.6 in74.0 in
Height59.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested156557%
Total Not Requested120043%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested156557%
Total Not Requested120043%

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