Which is better: 2020 Audi A4 or 2026 Cadillac CT5?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Audi A4 vs 2026 Cadillac CT5 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2020 Audi A4 or 2026 Cadillac CT5?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 Audi A4 starts lower at $37,400. Live Audi A4 listings start at $15,423. Live Cadillac CT5 listings start at $26,597.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Audi A4 or 2026 Cadillac CT5?

The 2020 Audi A4 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,400).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Audi A4 or 2026 Cadillac CT5?

The 2020 Audi A4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).

Which has better horsepower: 2020 Audi A4 or 2026 Cadillac CT5?

The 2026 Cadillac CT5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (668).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Audi A4 vs 2026 Cadillac CT5?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi A4 (5/5 NHTSA overall); Cadillac CT5 (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Audi A4 vs Cadillac CT5

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2020 Audi A4

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Overview

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury
Selected trim	Premium	Premium Luxury
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	10-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2020	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury
MSRP	$37,400 (best)	$48,600
Lowest listing price	$15,423 (best)	$26,597
Median listing price	$18,627 (best)	$41,702
Highest listing price	$20,801 (best)	$60,837
For sale now	5	14 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury
Combined MPG	30 MPG (best)	26 MPG
City MPG	27 MPG (best)	23 MPG
Highway MPG	35 MPG (best)	32 MPG
Fuel tank	15.3 gal	17 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury
Horsepower	188 hp	237 hp (best)
Torque	236 lb-ft	258 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2 L	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	12 cu ft (best)	11.9 cu ft
Curb weight	3,417 lbs (best)	3,663 lbs
Wheelbase	111 in	116 in (best)
Length	187.5 in	193.8 in (best)
Width	72.7 in	74.1 in (best)
Height	56.2 in	57.2 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Audi A4Premium	Cadillac CT5Premium Luxury
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	3	1 (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Audi A4	Cadillac CT5
1	Premium $37,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Premium Luxury $48,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Premium Plus $41,000 MSRP	Sport $49,600 MSRP
3	Prestige $46,950 MSRP	V $57,600 MSRP
4	—	V Blackwing $97,600 MSRP

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