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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,795

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $1,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,501

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelDTSA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimPlatinumS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $59,875 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $56,581 $47,338 $64,078
Prestige Package   6,650  
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,250  
Active rear differential   1,250  
Navigation Package     3,550
Prestige Package   6,185  
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,163  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,163  
Active rear differential   1,163  
Navigation Package     3,301
Options (change) 0 10,875 4,025
Options (change) 0 10,117 3,744
Destination 920 895 895
Total Price $60,795 $62,670 $73,820
Total Invoice $57,501 $58,350 $68,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,504
Model Year201120132013
ModelDTSA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimPlatinumS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine291hp V8333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA4M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$60,795$62,670$73,820
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,045$62,670$72,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,500
Total Invoice$57,501$58,350$68,717
Adjustments for Features-1,6550-1,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,846$58,350$67,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,831

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year201120132013
ModelDTSA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimPlatinumS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,880$7,130$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6550-1,536

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20112013
ModelDTSA5 / S5 / RS5
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
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested145053%
Total Not Requested126547%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested95052%
Total Not Requested86548%

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