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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: $50,045

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $4,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,896

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $3,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201120112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $50,200 $59,150 $76,100
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $46,686 $55,010 $70,774
Performance Luxury Package 3,215          
Navigation System 2,145          
Temporary spare tire 350 350        
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150      
Second-row 3-person bench   0        
Touring Package   2,810        
Wood trim     600      
Prestige Package       3,200    
Sport Package         1,000  
Performance Luxury Package 2,829          
Navigation System 1,888          
Temporary spare tire 308 308        
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012      
Second-row 3-person bench   0        
Touring Package   2,473        
Wood trim     528      
Prestige Package       2,976    
Sport Package         930  
Options (change) 6,860 3,160 1,750 3,200 1,000 0
Options (change) 6,037 2,781 1,540 2,976 930 0
Destination 895 895 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0 1,300
Total Price $50,045 $52,345 $67,160 $54,275 $61,025 $78,275
Total Invoice $46,896 $49,310 $62,841 $50,537 $56,815 $72,949

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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: $2,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,070
Model Year201220122012201120112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8300hp V6350hp V8435hp V10
TransmissionT6T6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10255, 9255, 9255, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$50,045$52,345$67,160$54,275$61,025$78,275
Adjustments for Features-425-7000-2,115-2,115-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,620$51,645$67,160$52,160$58,910$75,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$17,540$0$6,750$22,975
Total Invoice$46,896$49,310$62,841$50,537$56,815$72,949
Adjustments for Features-398-6590-1,969-1,969-2,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,498$48,651$62,841$48,568$54,846$70,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,153$16,343$0$6,278$21,455

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201220122012201120112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VA6 3.0TA6 4.2S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100$1100$1100
6-speed manual  $150   
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100     
Remote start$150$150$150   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125
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 
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 
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
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   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
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
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
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$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$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,025$5,300$4,600$6,715$6,715$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$700$0$2,115$2,115$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-398-6590-1,969-1,969-2,926

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122011
ModelCTSA6 / S6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in111.9 in
Length191.6 in193.5 in
Width72.5 in73.0 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.4,124 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
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145062%
Total Not Requested90038%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
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
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 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested105034%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 4.2

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

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