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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,525

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $26,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,674

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $24,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8CTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimA8S8Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306
Ski sack 175 175        
Premium Package 3,275 2,800        
Satellite radio 550 550        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500          
Heated steering wheel 300 300        
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats     6,700 6,105    
Navigation System     3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire     350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150 1,150   1,150
Second-row 3-person bench         0  
Recaro performance seats         2,800  
Wood trim           600
Ski sack 164 164        
Premium Package 3,045 2,605        
Satellite radio 490 501        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396          
Heated steering wheel 281 281        
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats     5,896 5,372    
Navigation System     2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire     308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof     1,012 1,012   1,012
Second-row 3-person bench         0  
Recaro performance seats         2,464  
Wood trim           528
Options (change) 5,800 3,825 11,345 9,750 3,150 1,750
Options (change) 5,376 3,551 9,984 8,580 2,772 1,540
Destination 775 775 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $77,265 $100,000 $52,165 $51,070 $50,525 $66,285
Total Invoice $71,892 $93,197 $48,607 $47,760 $47,674 $62,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,821
Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8CTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimA8S8Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$77,265$100,000$52,165$51,070$50,525$66,285
Adjustments for Features-5,800-6,200-950000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,465$93,800$51,215$51,070$50,525$66,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,335$690$545$0$15,760
Total Invoice$71,892$93,197$48,607$47,760$47,674$62,021
Adjustments for Features-5,397-5,778-885000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,495$87,419$47,722$47,760$47,674$62,021
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,924$48$86$0$14,347

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8CTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimA8S8Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote start  $150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Ski sack$50$50    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Residual heat$50$50    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge     $75
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Leather door panel trim $250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Massage, driver seat$100     
Massage, passenger seat$100     
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic suede headliner $650    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$10,105$10,505$5,255$4,305$4,305$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,800$6,200$950$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,397-5,778-885000

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082011
ModelA8 / S8CTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in113.4 in
Length199.3 in191.6 in
Width74.6 in72.5 in
Height56.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Metal pedals75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested185064%
Total Not Requested102536%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Metal pedals75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested82531%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6

Second-row 3-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested57585%

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