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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $50,525 Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6 | ||||||
| Difference: $26,740 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $47,674 Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6 | ||||||
| Difference: $24,218 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | A8 | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $39,945 | $40,445 | $46,500 | $62,360 | $70,690 | $93,300 |
| Base Invoice | $37,748 | $38,305 | $44,027 | $58,306 | $65,741 | $86,771 |
| Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats | 6,700 | 6,105 | ||||
| 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 | 3,400 | ||||
| Wood trim | 600 | |||||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | 2,800 | ||||
| Ski sack | 175 | 175 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 300 | 300 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 550 | 550 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,500 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,900 | |||||
| Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats | 5,896 | 5,372 | ||||
| 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 | 2,992 | ||||
| Wood trim | 528 | |||||
| Premium Package | 3,045 | 2,605 | ||||
| Ski sack | 164 | 164 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 281 | 281 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 490 | 501 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 1,396 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 4,558 | |||||
| Options (change) | 11,345 | 9,750 | 3,150 | 5,150 | 5,800 | 8,725 |
| Options (change) | 9,984 | 8,580 | 2,772 | 4,532 | 5,376 | 8,109 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $52,165 | $51,070 | $50,525 | $69,685 | $77,265 | $104,900 |
| Total Invoice | $48,607 | $47,760 | $47,674 | $65,013 | $71,892 | $97,755 |
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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: $20,940 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,821 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | A8 | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 556hp V8 | 350hp V8 | 450hp V10 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 200, 12 | 200, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 255/40-19 | 255/45-18 | 265/35-20 |
| Total Price | $52,165 | $51,070 | $50,525 | $69,685 | $77,265 | $104,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -950 | 0 | 0 | -875 | -5,800 | -7,200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,215 | $51,070 | $50,525 | $68,810 | $71,465 | $97,700 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $690 | $545 | $0 | $18,285 | $0 | $26,235 |
| Total Invoice | $48,607 | $47,760 | $47,674 | $65,013 | $71,892 | $97,755 |
| Adjustments for Features | -885 | 0 | 0 | -816 | -5,397 | -6,710 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,722 | $47,760 | $47,674 | $64,197 | $66,495 | $91,045 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $48 | $86 | $0 | $16,523 | $0 | $24,550 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | A8 | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $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 | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $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 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,255 | $4,305 | $4,305 | $5,180 | $10,105 | $11,505 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $950 | $0 | $0 | $875 | $5,800 | $7,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -885 | 0 | 0 | -816 | -5,397 | -6,710 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | CTS | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 115.9 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 199.3 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 74.6 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,848 lb. | 4,289 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 37.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
| Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 32% |
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6
| Performance Luxury Package with Recaro seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 27% |
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6
| Recaro performance seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 70% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V
| Recaro performance seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8
| Ski sack | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 33% |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8
| Ski sack | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 33% |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 53% |
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