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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: $46,640

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $30,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,188

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $27,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $74,050 $96,200
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $68,867 $89,465
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats 6,250 5,655        
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   900    
Wood trim       600    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         690  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         1,500  
Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats 5,500 4,976        
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220      
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   792    
Wood trim       528    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         641  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         1,396  
Options (change) 10,545 8,950 250 1,500 2,190 0
Options (change) 9,280 7,876 220 1,320 2,037 0
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 2,100
Total Price $51,135 $50,040 $46,640 $64,345 $77,065 $99,125
Total Invoice $47,683 $46,836 $44,188 $60,218 $71,729 $92,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,561
Model Year201020102010201020092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$51,135$50,040$46,640$64,345$77,065$99,125
Adjustments for Features-1,325-3750-475-6,425-6,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,810$49,665$46,640$63,870$70,640$92,400
Cost Above Minimum$3,170$3,025$0$17,230$0$21,760
Total Invoice$47,683$46,836$44,188$60,218$71,729$92,390
Adjustments for Features-1,236-3510-445-5,980-6,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,447$46,485$44,188$59,773$65,749$86,122
Cost Above Minimum$2,259$2,297$0$15,585$0$20,373

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201020102010201020092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150$150$150  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers    $300$300
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote start$150$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
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, front    $150$150
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Residual heat    $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$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$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
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$300$300 $300 
Folding second row seats  $300   
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat    $100 
Massage, passenger seat    $100 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75    
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$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, 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$0 $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$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 
Total Value of Features$5,255$4,305$3,930$4,405$10,355$10,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$375$0$475$6,425$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,236-3510-445-5,980-6,268

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20102009
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 Weight3,848 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 Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155060%
Total Not Requested102540%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155065%
Total Not Requested82535%
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%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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