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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: $59,000

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $10,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,938

Audi Q5 3.0T   
Difference: $8,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelSTSQ5Q5
TrimV83.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,910 $46,000 $48,100
Base Invoice $52,276 $42,780 $44,734
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,940    
Active steering 995    
Driver Assist Package   3,000 3,000
Prestige Package   7,500 7,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,910    
Active steering 826    
Driver Assist Package   2,790 2,790
Prestige Package   6,977 6,977
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930 930
Options (change) 12,935 12,075 12,075
Options (change) 10,736 11,233 11,233
Destination 775 925 925
Total Price $69,620 $59,000 $61,100
Total Invoice $63,787 $54,938 $56,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q5 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,890
Model Year200920162016
ModelSTSQ5Q5
TrimV83.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine320hp V8272hp V6240hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$69,620$59,000$61,100
Adjustments for Features0-4,340-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,620$54,660$56,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150
Total Invoice$63,787$54,938$56,892
Adjustments for Features0-4,041-3,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,787$50,897$52,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,000

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year200920162016
ModelSTSQ5Q5
TrimV83.0T3.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Aluminum roof rack $300$300
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,915$10,255$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,340$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,041-3,995

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092016
ModelSTSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.4 in110.5 in
Length196.7 in182.6 in
Width72.6 in74.0 in
Height57.6 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,091 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.857.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

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 3.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested140051%
Total Not Requested136549%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested140051%
Total Not Requested136549%

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