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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: $58,445

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $39,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,024

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $36,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelA8DTSDTS
TrimA8V8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $45,855 $53,805
Base Invoice $73,237 $42,874 $50,308
Cold Weather Package 800    
Driver Assistance Package 3,000    
Convenience Package 2,900    
Premium Package 2,000    
Full Leather Package 7,100    
Sunshades, second row, power 750    
Laminated front side windows 600    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 950    
Front buckets   0  
Luxury III Package   5,180  
Platinum Edition   4,795 4,795
Adaptive cruise control   1,695 1,695
Cold Weather Package 744    
Driver Assistance Package 2,790    
Convenience Package 2,698    
Premium Package 1,860    
Full Leather Package 6,604    
Sunshades, second row, power 699    
Laminated front side windows 558    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 883    
Front buckets   0  
Luxury III Package   4,843  
Platinum Edition   3,980 3,980
Adaptive cruise control   1,407 1,407
Options (change) 18,100 11,670 6,490
Options (change) 16,836 10,230 5,387
Destination 875 920 920
Total Price $97,725 $58,445 $61,215
Total Invoice $90,948 $54,024 $56,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,140
Model Year201220092009
ModelA8DTSDTS
TrimA8V8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8275hp V8291hp V8
TransmissionT8A4A4
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$97,725$58,445$61,215
Adjustments for Features-7,2900-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,435$58,445$60,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,520
Total Invoice$90,948$54,024$56,615
Adjustments for Features-6,7840-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,164$54,024$56,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,360

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year201220092009
ModelA8DTSDTS
TrimA8V8Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
4-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
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, power$225  
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$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
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$225
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,195$3,905$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,290$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7840-231

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,410 lb.4,010 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

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%
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 warning200No
Total Requested40025%
Total Not Requested120075%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
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%
Full Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested297564%
Total Not Requested165536%
Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested372586%
Total Not Requested60014%

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 information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested372597%
Total Not Requested1003%

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