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

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Cadillac STS vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,800

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $12,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,657

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $12,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelSTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLuxuryA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,820 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $48,024 $34,504 $50,128
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950    
Temporary spare tire 350    
AWD 1,900    
Performance braking system (optional) 395    
Premium Plus Package   3,900  
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Wood trim   350 500
Proximity key   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476    
Temporary spare tire 308    
AWD 1,672    
Performance braking system (optional) 348    
Premium Plus Package   3,628  
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Wood trim   325 466
Proximity key   511 511
Obstacle detection, rear   511 511
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 6,595 7,825 4,075
Options (change) 5,804 7,278 3,791
Destination 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $58,290 $45,800 $60,150
Total Invoice $54,703 $42,657 $56,094

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,699
Model Year201120122012
ModelSTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLuxuryA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$58,290$45,800$60,150
Adjustments for Features-1,4350-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,855$45,800$59,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,750
Total Invoice$54,703$42,657$56,094
Adjustments for Features-1,3470-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,356$42,657$55,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,877

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201120122012
ModelSTSA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLuxuryA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$4,855$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,435$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3470-560

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20112012
ModelSTSA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.4 in108.3 in
Length196.7 in182.1 in
Width72.6 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,125 lb.3,882 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120058%
Total Not Requested87542%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested145082%
Total Not Requested32518%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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