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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: $61,200

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $58,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,037

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $54,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelCTSCTSA8 / S8
TrimPerformancePremiumS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $115,900
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $107,788
CD player, remote 300 300  
Advanced Security Package 395    
20-way performance front seats 1,300    
Driver Assist Package 2,540    
Carbon fiber trim   0  
Executive Plus Package     2,800
CD player, remote 264 264  
Advanced Security Package 348    
20-way performance front seats 1,144    
Driver Assist Package 2,235    
Carbon fiber trim   0  
Executive Plus Package     2,604
Options (change) 4,535 300 2,800
Options (change) 3,991 264 2,604
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $61,200 $61,365 $119,675
Total Invoice $57,037 $57,424 $111,367

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,541
Model Year201520152018
ModelCTSCTSA8 / S8
TrimPerformancePremiumS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4605hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG12/18 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18275/35-21
Total Price$61,200$61,365$119,675
Adjustments for Features0-225-7,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,200$61,140$112,380
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$0
Total Invoice$57,037$57,424$111,367
Adjustments for Features0-211-6,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,037$57,213$104,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$176$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201520152018
ModelCTSCTSA8 / S8
TrimPerformancePremiumS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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
Metal pedals $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,775$7,000$14,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-211-6,789

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20152018
ModelCTSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in117.8 in
Length195.5 in202.6 in
Width72.2 in76.7 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,651 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Advanced Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
20-way performance front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested190097%
Total Not Requested503%

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