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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: $45,865

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $70,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,730

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $67,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelCTSA8 / S8
TrimBaseS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $115,900
Base Invoice $31,486 $107,788
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,980  
Wood trim   0
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Performance Collection, with summer tires 2,473  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 11,445 0
Options (change) 9,499 0
Destination 745 950
Total Price $45,865 $116,850
Total Invoice $41,730 $108,738

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,115
Model Year20082017
ModelCTSA8 / S8
TrimBaseS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 605hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18275/35-21
Total Price$45,865$116,850
Adjustments for Features0-12,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,865$104,070
Total Invoice$41,730$108,738
Adjustments for Features0-11,893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,730$96,845

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082017
ModelCTSA8 / S8
TrimBaseS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
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
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 headliner $650
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,175$16,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,893

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082017
ModelCTSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in117.8 in
Length191.6 in202.6 in
Width72.5 in76.7 in
Height58.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested456565%
Total Not Requested250035%
Performance Collection, with summer tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50YR18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested270065%
Total Not Requested142535%

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