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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: $42,800

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $10,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,871

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $10,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCTSCTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremiumCTS-VA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $35,900 $49,200
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $33,388 $45,756
Touring Package 2,810      
Second-row 3-person bench 0      
All-Season Tire Package 850      
Temporary spare tire 350      
Panoramic sunroof   1,150    
Technology Package     2,300  
Premium Plus Package     2,100  
Sport Package     1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Prestige Package       5,900
Wood trim, alternative type       1,100
Touring Package 2,473      
Second-row 3-person bench 0      
All-Season Tire Package 748      
Temporary spare tire 308      
Panoramic sunroof   1,012    
Technology Package     2,138  
Premium Plus Package     1,954  
Sport Package     930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Prestige Package       5,488
Wood trim, alternative type       1,024
Options (change) 4,010 1,150 5,975 7,575
Options (change) 3,529 1,012 5,558 7,048
Destination 895 895 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $53,195 $66,560 $42,800 $57,700
Total Invoice $50,058 $62,313 $39,871 $53,729

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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: $9,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,594
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCTSCTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremiumCTS-VA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6M6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/40-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$53,195$66,560$42,800$57,700
Adjustments for Features-1,1000-475-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,095$66,560$42,325$55,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,465$0$13,600
Total Invoice$50,058$62,313$39,871$53,729
Adjustments for Features-1,0350-442-1,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,023$62,313$39,429$52,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,290$0$12,647

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCTSCTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremiumCTS-VA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,940$4,840$5,315$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0$475$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0350-442-1,653

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,852 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
Cadillac CTS Premium

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Metal pedals75No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%
All-Season Tire Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested141562%
Total Not Requested85038%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested156555%
Total Not Requested130045%

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