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

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,750

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $24,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,617

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $22,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelA8 / S8DTSDTS
TrimA8V8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,050 $45,855 $53,805
Base Invoice $68,867 $42,874 $50,308
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500    
Laminated front side windows 600    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 600    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500    
Leather door panel trim 750    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats 350    
Front buckets   0  
Luxury III Package   5,180  
Platinum Edition   4,795 4,795
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396    
Laminated front side windows 557    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 557    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396    
Leather door panel trim 698    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 641    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats 325    
Front buckets   0  
Luxury III Package   4,843  
Platinum Edition   3,980 3,980
Options (change) 5,990 9,975 4,795
Options (change) 5,570 8,823 3,980
Destination 825 920 920
Total Price $80,865 $56,750 $59,520
Total Invoice $75,262 $52,617 $55,208

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,155
Model Year200920092009
ModelA8 / S8DTSDTS
TrimA8V8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$80,865$56,750$59,520
Adjustments for Features-3,7500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,115$56,750$59,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,520
Total Invoice$75,262$52,617$55,208
Adjustments for Features-3,4900-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,772$52,617$54,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,359

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year200920092009
ModelA8 / S8DTSDTS
TrimA8V8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,680$4,930$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4900-232

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20092009
ModelA8 / S8DTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in115.6 in
Length199.3 in207.6 in
Width74.6 in74.8 in
Height56.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested270058%
Total Not Requested193042%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25No
Lane departure warning system200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested250058%
Total Not Requested182542%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25No
Lane departure warning system200No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested250065%
Total Not Requested132535%

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