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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: $57,720

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $7,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,745

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $7,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelCTSA4 / S4
TrimCTS-VS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,360 $47,600
Base Invoice $58,306 $44,268
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Active rear differential   1,250
Prestige Package   6,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,250
Panoramic sunroof 1,012  
Active rear differential   1,163
Prestige Package   5,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,163
Options (change) 1,150 9,225
Options (change) 1,012 8,582
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $65,685 $57,720
Total Invoice $61,493 $53,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,378
Model Year20112013
ModelCTSA4 / S4
TrimCTS-VS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$65,685$57,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,685$54,895
Total Invoice$61,493$53,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,493$51,115

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112013
ModelCTSA4 / S4
TrimCTS-VS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,415$6,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,630

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112013
ModelCTSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in110.6 in
Length191.6 in185.1 in
Width72.5 in71.9 in
Height58.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,510 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
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested181558%
Total Not Requested130042%

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