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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: $42,550

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $4,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,632

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $5,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $31,000 $40,400
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $28,830 $37,572
Performance Luxury Package 3,900 3,305        
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150    
Wood trim       600 400 400
Prestige Package         7,350  
Navigation system         2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Performance Luxury Package 3,432 2,908        
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012    
Wood trim       528 373 373
Prestige Package         6,835  
Navigation system         2,326 2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443
Options (change) 8,195 6,600 0 1,750 10,725 3,375
Options (change) 7,212 5,808 0 1,540 9,977 3,142
Destination 875 875 875 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $49,015 $47,920 $47,375 $66,285 $42,550 $44,600
Total Invoice $45,835 $44,988 $44,902 $62,021 $39,632 $41,539

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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: $5,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,433
Model Year201120112011201120092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8211hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6CVT-8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/45-17245/45-17
Total Price$49,015$47,920$47,375$66,285$42,550$44,600
Adjustments for Features-95000-525-175-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,065$47,920$47,375$65,760$42,375$43,675
Cost Above Minimum$690$545$0$18,385$0$1,300
Total Invoice$45,835$44,988$44,902$62,021$39,632$41,539
Adjustments for Features-88800-491-163-862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,947$44,988$44,902$61,530$39,469$40,677
Cost Above Minimum$45$86$0$16,628$0$1,208

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201120112011201120092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VA4 2.0TA4 3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    $1100
6-speed manual $150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers   $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$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  
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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$5,765$4,815$4,815$5,340$4,990$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$0$525$175$925
Value of Feature Adjustments-88800-491-163-862

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112009
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested125048%
Total Not Requested135052%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested269064%
Total Not Requested150036%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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