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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,450

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $20,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,404

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $18,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelCTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimCTS-VA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,280 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $53,326 $30,227 $43,990
Navigation System 2,145    
Wood trim 600 350  
Panoramic sunroof 900    
Sport Package   750  
Prestige Package   9,500 6,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Audi Drive Select Package     3,950
Navigation System 1,780    
Wood trim 498 325  
Panoramic sunroof 747    
Sport Package   697  
Prestige Package   8,837 6,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Audi Drive Select Package     3,673
Options (change) 3,645 11,075 11,125
Options (change) 3,025 10,302 10,348
Destination 775 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0
Total Price $65,300 $44,450 $59,300
Total Invoice $59,726 $41,404 $55,213

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,788
Model Year200920122012
ModelCTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimCTS-VA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$65,300$44,450$59,300
Adjustments for Features0-500-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,300$43,950$55,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,850
Total Invoice$59,726$41,404$55,213
Adjustments for Features0-466-3,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,726$40,938$51,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,016

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200920122012
ModelCTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimCTS-VA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,265$4,765$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-3,259

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092012
ModelCTSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in185.2 in
Width72.5 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested349064%
Total Not Requested200036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested164058%
Total Not Requested120042%

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