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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: $46,390

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $9,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,968

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $8,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA4 / S4
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $47,100
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $43,804
Performance Luxury Package 3,450 2,855      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   900  
Wood trim       600 500
Prestige Package         6,300
Active rear differential         1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475
Performance Luxury Package 3,036 2,512      
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   792  
Wood trim       528 466
Prestige Package         5,859
Active rear differential         1,024
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443
Options (change) 7,495 5,900 0 1,500 8,375
Options (change) 6,596 5,192 0 1,320 7,792
Destination 825 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $48,085 $46,990 $46,390 $64,345 $56,350
Total Invoice $44,999 $44,152 $43,968 $60,218 $52,471

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,478
Model Year20102010201020102011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA4 / S4
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$48,085$46,990$46,390$64,345$56,350
Adjustments for Features-95000-625-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,135$46,990$46,390$63,720$54,175
Cost Above Minimum$745$600$0$17,330$0
Total Invoice$44,999$44,152$43,968$60,218$52,471
Adjustments for Features-88900-585-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,110$44,152$43,968$59,633$50,446
Cost Above Minimum$142$184$0$15,665$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20102010201020102011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA4 / S4
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
SD Card slot    $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog light, rear    $100
Headlight washers   $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $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 
Alloy wheels$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,065$4,115$4,115$4,740$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$0$625$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-88900-585-2,025

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,848 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 Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested125054%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101574%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%
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 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested169060%
Total Not Requested115040%

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