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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: $50,900

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $11,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,403

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $11,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelDTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPlatinumA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $59,875 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $56,581 $34,318 $49,895
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 2,100 2,100
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
Wood trim   350 500
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Adaptive cruise control 1,492 1,954 1,954
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
Wood trim   325 466
Blind spot warning system   466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 1,695 13,125 9,475
Options (change) 1,492 12,210 8,816
Destination 920 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $62,490 $50,900 $65,300
Total Invoice $58,993 $47,403 $60,886

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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: $8,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,333
Model Year201120112011
ModelDTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPlatinumA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine291hp V8211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionA4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$62,490$50,900$65,300
Adjustments for Features-3,4500-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,040$50,900$64,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,050
Total Invoice$58,993$47,403$60,886
Adjustments for Features-3,2570-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,736$47,403$60,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,157

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201120112011
ModelDTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPlatinumA5 2.0TS5 4.2
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  
Proximity key $250$250
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
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
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 
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  
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
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,555$5,105$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2570-326

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20112011
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 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested280068%
Total Not Requested129032%

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 alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested150061%
Total Not Requested94039%

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