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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: $53,490

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $7,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,865

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $6,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelDTSA5 / S5
TrimPerformanceS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,675 $53,100
Base Invoice $47,381 $49,384
Navigation system 1,945  
Technology Package   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   155
Cargo mat   160
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Navigation system 1,614  
Technology Package   2,696
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   145
Cargo mat   149
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930
7-speed automated manual   930
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Options (change) 1,945 6,890
Options (change) 1,614 6,410
Destination 870 950
Total Price $53,490 $60,940
Total Invoice $49,865 $56,744

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,268
Model Year20082017
ModelDTSA5 / S5
TrimPerformanceS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine291hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionA4S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$53,490$60,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,490$59,210
Total Invoice$49,865$56,744
Adjustments for Features0-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,865$55,133

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082017
ModelDTSA5 / S5
TrimPerformanceS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,325$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,611

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082017
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 Weight4,009 lb.3,925 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
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested120064%
Total Not Requested66536%

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