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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,925

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $77,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,503

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $73,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelCTSCTSA8 / S8
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $115,900
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $107,788
Luxury Package 1,800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,300    
Sport Package 1,640    
Navigation system 2,995    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Luxury Package 1,493    
Leather seating surfaces 1,079    
Sport Package 1,361    
Navigation system 2,486    
Sunroof 996 996  
Options (change) 8,935 1,200 0
Options (change) 7,415 996 0
Destination 720 720 975
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $38,925 $52,695 $116,875
Total Invoice $35,503 $48,388 $108,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,818
Model Year200620062018
ModelCTSCTSA8 / S8
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6400hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18275/35-21
Total Price$38,925$52,695$116,875
Adjustments for Features0-300-14,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,925$52,395$102,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,470$0
Total Invoice$35,503$48,388$108,763
Adjustments for Features0-275-13,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,503$48,113$95,321
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,610$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year200620062018
ModelCTSCTSA8 / S8
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,325$17,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$14,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-275-13,442

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062018
ModelCTSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in117.8 in
Length190.1 in202.6 in
Width70.6 in76.7 in
Height56.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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