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Audi A8 vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,730

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $31,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,045

Cadillac DTS Performance   
Difference: $29,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelA8DTS
TrimA8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,050 $50,675
Base Invoice $72,587 $47,381
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Convenience Package 2,350  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Premium Package 2,000  
Laminated front side windows 600  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Platinum Edition   6,490
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   0
Adaptive cruise control   1,695
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Convenience Package 2,185  
Cold Weather Package 744  
Premium Package 1,860  
Laminated front side windows 558  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Platinum Edition   5,387
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   0
Adaptive cruise control   1,407
Options (change) 11,950 8,185
Options (change) 11,115 6,794
Destination 875 870
Total Price $90,875 $59,730
Total Invoice $84,577 $55,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,306
Model Year20112008
ModelA8DTS
TrimA8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/50-18
Total Price$90,875$59,730
Adjustments for Features-5,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,260$59,730
Total Invoice$84,577$55,045
Adjustments for Features-5,2260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,351$55,045

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20112008
ModelA8DTS
TrimA8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,370$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2260

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20112008
ModelA8DTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in115.6 in
Length202.2 in207.6 in
Width76.7 in74.8 in
Height57.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,409 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested40025%
Total Not Requested120075%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Special interior trim0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested275071%
Total Not Requested110029%

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