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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: $46,390

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $9,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,144

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $9,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelDTSDTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPremiumPlatinumA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,825 $59,875 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $51,809 $56,581 $37,108 $46,966
Upgraded leather upholstery 0   1,000  
Premium Package     1,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Navigation system     2,390 2,390
Wood trim       500
Upgraded leather upholstery 0   930  
Premium Package     1,721  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     432 432
Navigation system     2,178 2,178
Wood trim       466
Options (change) 0 0 5,715 3,365
Options (change) 0 0 5,261 3,076
Destination 920 920 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,745 $60,795 $46,390 $55,940
Total Invoice $52,729 $57,501 $43,144 $52,117

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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: $6,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,348
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelDTSDTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPremiumPlatinumA5S5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine275hp V8291hp V8265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionA4A4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$55,745$60,795$46,390$55,940
Adjustments for Features-2,365-5,0900-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,380$55,705$46,390$55,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$0$9,050
Total Invoice$52,729$57,501$43,144$52,117
Adjustments for Features-2,237-4,8140-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,492$52,687$43,144$51,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,195$0$8,507

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelDTSDTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimPremiumPlatinumA5S5
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  
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
Blind spot warning system $200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$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$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
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
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$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$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
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
Total Value of Features$7,105$9,830$4,740$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$5,090$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,237-4,8140-466

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20112008
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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