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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,850

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $2,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,005

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $2,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelDTSQ5
TrimV83.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,855 $43,000
Base Invoice $42,874 $39,990
Platinum Edition 4,795  
Luxury III Package 5,180  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 2,100
Prestige Package   7,100
Luxury Package   2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Platinum Edition 3,980  
Luxury III Package 4,843  
Front buckets 0  
FWD 0  
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,954
Prestige Package   6,604
Luxury Package   2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 11,670 11,975
Options (change) 10,230 11,140
Destination 920 875
Total Price $58,445 $55,850
Total Invoice $54,024 $52,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,951
Model Year20092012
ModelDTSQ5
TrimV83.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$58,445$55,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,445$53,775
Total Invoice$54,024$52,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,024$50,073

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092012
ModelDTSQ5
TrimV83.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
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
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $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
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Total Value of Features$7,080$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,932

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092012
ModelDTSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in110.5 in
Length207.6 in182.2 in
Width74.8 in74.0 in
Height57.6 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.855.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested187543%
Total Not Requested245057%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested227549%
Total Not Requested235551%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested162563%
Total Not Requested96537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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