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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: $49,390

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $12,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,948

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $12,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelDTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPlatinumA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $59,475 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $56,204 $37,851 $47,802
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 2,100 2,100
Premium Package   1,900  
Navigation system   2,390 2,390
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Wood trim     500
Adaptive cruise control 1,492 1,953 1,953
Premium Package   1,768  
Navigation system   2,178 2,178
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Wood trim     466
Options (change) 1,695 7,865 5,465
Options (change) 1,492 7,272 5,040
Destination 920 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $62,090 $49,390 $58,990
Total Invoice $58,616 $45,948 $54,967

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,004
Model Year201020092009
ModelDTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPlatinumA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine291hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$62,090$49,390$58,990
Adjustments for Features-4,9400-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,150$49,390$58,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,100
Total Invoice$58,616$45,948$54,967
Adjustments for Features-4,6640-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,952$45,948$54,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,553

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201020092009
ModelDTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPlatinumA5S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote start$150  
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
Blind spot warning system$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$9,655$4,715$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,940$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6640-466

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102009
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.3,738 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 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122594%
Total Not Requested756%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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