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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: $48,640

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $24,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,312

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $23,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCTSCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseCTS-VA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $70,690 $93,300
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $65,741 $86,771
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300      
Temporary spare tire 250      
Premium Collection 10,050      
Navigation System   2,145    
Wood trim   600    
Panoramic sunroof   900    
Satellite radio     550 550
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     690  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079      
Temporary spare tire 208      
Premium Collection 8,342      
Navigation System   1,780    
Wood trim   498    
Panoramic sunroof   747    
Satellite radio     490 501
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     641  
Options (change) 11,600 3,645 1,240 550
Options (change) 9,629 3,025 1,131 501
Destination 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 2,100
Total Price $48,640 $65,300 $72,705 $96,725
Total Invoice $44,312 $59,726 $67,647 $90,147

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,458
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCTSCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseCTS-VA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$48,640$65,300$72,705$96,725
Adjustments for Features-8250-3,900-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,815$65,300$68,805$92,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,485$0$23,220
Total Invoice$44,312$59,726$67,647$90,147
Adjustments for Features-7520-3,629-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,560$59,726$64,018$85,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,166$0$21,749

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelCTSCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseCTS-VA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Residual heat  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,555$4,730$8,630$9,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0$3,900$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-7520-3,629-4,380

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20092008
ModelCTSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in115.9 in
Length191.6 in199.3 in
Width72.5 in74.6 in
Height58.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.3 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 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cargo net40No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested455052%
Total Not Requested423048%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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