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

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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,400

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $2,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,867

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $2,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelDTSDTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimV8PerformanceA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,175 $50,675 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $40,369 $47,381 $34,504 $50,128
Front buckets 0      
Navigation system 1,945 1,945    
Sun and Sound Package 850      
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,695 2,100 2,100
Luxury III Package 5,000      
Blind spot warning system 395      
Prestige Package     9,200 6,300
Sport Package     1,000  
Wood trim     350 500
Sunshade, rear, power     300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Front buckets 0      
Navigation system 1,614 1,614    
Sun and Sound Package 706      
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,407 1,954 1,954
Luxury III Package 4,675      
Blind spot warning system 328      
Prestige Package     8,556 5,860
Sport Package     930  
Wood trim     325 466
Sunshade, rear, power     280 280
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 9,885 3,640 13,425 9,675
Options (change) 8,730 3,021 12,488 9,003
Destination 870 870 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,930 $55,185 $51,400 $65,750
Total Invoice $49,969 $51,272 $47,867 $61,306

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,569
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelDTSDTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimV8PerformanceA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine275hp V8291hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionA4A4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$53,930$55,185$51,400$65,750
Adjustments for Features-575-1750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,355$55,010$51,400$65,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,655$0$14,100
Total Invoice$49,969$51,272$47,867$61,306
Adjustments for Features-533-1630-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,436$51,109$47,867$61,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$13,206

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelDTSDTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimV8PerformanceA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,830$5,430$5,255$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$175$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-533-1630-233

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082012
ModelDTSA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.6 in108.3 in
Length207.6 in182.1 in
Width74.8 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested110092%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested185039%
Total Not Requested290561%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested290069%
Total Not Requested131531%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested140057%
Total Not Requested104043%

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