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Cadillac STS vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,500

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $17,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,609

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $14,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelSTSQ5
TrimV83.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $55,910 $43,000
Base Invoice $52,276 $39,990
Premium Luxury Collection 4,155  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,940  
Active steering 995  
Audi Drive Select Package   2,950
Prestige Package   7,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Premium Luxury Collection 3,449  
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,910  
Active steering 826  
Audi Drive Select Package   2,743
Prestige Package   6,604
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Options (change) 17,090 12,625
Options (change) 14,185 11,744
Destination 775 875
Total Price $73,775 $56,500
Total Invoice $67,236 $52,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,970
Model Year20092012
ModelSTSQ5
TrimV83.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/55-19
Total Price$73,775$56,500
Adjustments for Features0-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,775$52,910
Total Invoice$67,236$52,609
Adjustments for Features0-3,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,236$49,266

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092012
ModelSTSQ5
TrimV83.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,715$9,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,343

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092012
ModelSTSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in110.5 in
Length196.7 in182.2 in
Width72.6 in74.0 in
Height57.6 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.855.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested255082%
Total Not Requested57518%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested390058%
Total Not Requested287542%

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%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested140054%
Total Not Requested119046%

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