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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: $44,965

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $27,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,388

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $24,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $68,900 $92,000
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $64,422 $84,065
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150    
Second-row 3-person bench     0      
Recaro performance seats     2,800      
Wood trim       600    
Ski sack         175 175
Heated steering wheel         200  
Satellite radio         550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats         1,500  
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012    
Second-row 3-person bench     0      
Recaro performance seats     2,464      
Wood trim       528    
Ski sack         156 159
Heated steering wheel         178  
Satellite radio         490 501
Cooled or ventilated front seats         1,335  
Options (change) 4,645 3,645 3,150 1,750 2,425 725
Options (change) 4,088 3,208 2,772 1,540 2,159 660
Destination 875 875 875 875 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 1,700
Total Price $45,465 $44,965 $50,525 $66,285 $72,045 $95,145
Total Invoice $42,711 $42,388 $47,674 $62,021 $67,301 $87,145

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,900
Model Year201120112011201120072007
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$45,465$44,965$50,525$66,285$72,045$95,145
Adjustments for Features-9500-2,150-2,375-5,975-5,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,515$44,965$48,375$63,910$66,070$89,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$3,860$19,395$0$23,500
Total Invoice$42,711$42,388$47,674$62,021$67,301$87,145
Adjustments for Features-8920-2,029-2,222-5,582-5,106
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,819$42,388$45,645$59,799$61,719$82,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$569$3,826$17,980$0$20,320

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201120112011201120072007
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50$50
Proximity key  $250$250  
Remote start  $150   
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Ski sack    $50$50
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  
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  
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 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Massage, driver seat    $100 
Massage, passenger seat    $100 
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$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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   
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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  
Total Value of Features$4,405$3,455$5,605$5,830$9,430$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$2,150$2,375$5,975$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-8920-2,029-2,222-5,582-5,106

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112007
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

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested41530%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

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

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested57585%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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