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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,795

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $2,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,556

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $2,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VA6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $42,950 $56,300 $72,350
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $39,943 $52,361 $67,285
Performance Luxury Package 3,215          
Navigation System 2,145          
Temporary spare tire 350 350        
Polished alloy wheels 750   800      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150      
Second-row 3-person bench   0        
Touring Package   2,810        
Wood trim     600      
Premium Package       3,550    
Technology Package       4,100 3,450 3,350
245/40YR18       1,180 1,180  
iPod integration       290 290 290
Sport suspension (upgrade)       500 500  
S Line Package         1,000  
Performance Luxury Package 2,829          
Navigation System 1,888          
Temporary spare tire 308 308        
Polished alloy wheels 660   704      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012      
Second-row 3-person bench   0        
Touring Package   2,473        
Wood trim     528      
Premium Package       3,302    
Technology Package       3,813 3,208 3,115
245/40YR18       1,098 1,098  
iPod integration       225 225 225
Sport suspension (upgrade)       466 466  
S Line Package         930  
Options (change) 7,610 3,160 2,550 9,620 6,420 3,640
Options (change) 6,697 2,781 2,244 8,904 5,927 3,340
Destination 895 895 895 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 1,300
Total Price $50,795 $52,345 $67,960 $53,345 $63,495 $78,065
Total Invoice $47,556 $49,310 $63,545 $49,622 $59,063 $72,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,124
Model Year201220122012200820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VA6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8255hp V6350hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionT6T6M6CVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10330, 13330, 13330, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$50,795$52,345$67,960$53,345$63,495$78,065
Adjustments for Features-425-7000-365-1,965-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,370$51,645$67,960$52,980$61,530$75,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,275$17,590$0$8,550$22,695
Total Invoice$47,556$49,310$63,545$49,622$59,063$72,700
Adjustments for Features-398-6590-340-1,828-2,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,158$48,651$63,545$49,282$57,235$70,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,493$16,387$0$7,953$21,192

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201220122012200820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VA6 3.2A6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100$1100
6-speed manual  $150   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100     
Remote start$150$150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100  $100
Ski sack     $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside cladding     $350
Bodyside moldings   $75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Folding second row seats$300  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Metal pedals $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type $300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500   
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,390$4,690$5,055$6,655$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$700$0$365$1,965$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments-398-6590-340-1,828-2,226

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122008
ModelCTSA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in111.9 in
Length191.6 in193.5 in
Width72.5 in73.1 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145058%
Total Not Requested105042%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested82585%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2

245/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40YR18 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 330W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested220079%
Total Not Requested60021%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

245/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40YR18 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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