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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: $70,560

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $6,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,833

Cadillac CTS CTS-V   
Difference: $5,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCTS-VA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,215 $70,690 $93,300
Base Invoice $59,106 $65,741 $86,771
Recaro performance seats 3,400    
Wood trim 600    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Premium Package   3,275 2,800
Ski sack   175 175
Satellite radio   550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,900
Recaro performance seats 2,992    
Wood trim 528    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012    
Premium Package   3,045 2,605
Ski sack   164 164
Satellite radio   490 501
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,396  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     4,558
Options (change) 5,150 5,500 8,425
Options (change) 4,532 5,095 7,828
Destination 895 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 0 2,100
Total Price $70,560 $76,965 $104,600
Total Invoice $65,833 $71,611 $97,474

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS CTS-V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,521
Model Year201220082008
ModelCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCTS-VA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$70,560$76,965$104,600
Adjustments for Features0-4,575-5,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,560$72,390$98,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,235
Total Invoice$65,833$71,611$97,474
Adjustments for Features0-4,257-5,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,833$67,354$91,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,552

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201220082008
ModelCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimCTS-VA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$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$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
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
Metal pedals$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,205$8,780$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,575$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,257-5,568

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,852 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 CTS-V

Recaro performance 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

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