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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: $58,025

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $19,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,277

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $17,925

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Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995 $74,050 $96,200
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535 $68,867 $89,465
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495      
Panoramic sunroof       1,250    
Luxury Package       1,600    
Rear air vents with automatic controls         600 600
Laminated front side windows         600  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         1,500  
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436      
Panoramic sunroof       1,100    
Luxury Package       1,408    
Rear air vents with automatic controls         557 557
Laminated front side windows         557  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         1,396  
Options (change) 745 745 745 3,100 2,700 600
Options (change) 656 656 656 2,728 2,510 557
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 2,100
Total Price $58,025 $62,425 $71,695 $89,090 $77,575 $99,725
Total Invoice $54,277 $58,391 $67,059 $83,258 $72,202 $92,947

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,065
Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$58,025$62,425$71,695$89,090$77,575$99,725
Adjustments for Features-150-2,125-2,750-1,8500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,875$60,300$68,945$87,240$77,575$99,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$11,070$29,365$0$21,950
Total Invoice$54,277$58,391$67,059$83,258$72,202$92,947
Adjustments for Features-140-1,988-2,572-1,7290-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,137$56,403$64,487$81,529$72,202$92,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,266$10,350$27,392$0$20,559

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850   
Cruise control$150  $150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power door closers    $300$300
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200   
Backup collision intervention $150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Performance traction management   $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0  
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera   $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Residual heat    $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500  
Differential cooler   $0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0     
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Carbon fiber hood   $0  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights    $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350  
Headlight washers    $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim     $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat    $100 
Massage, passenger seat    $100 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $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 $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,480$11,455$12,080$11,180$9,330$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$2,125$2,750$1,850$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-1,988-2,572-1,7290-186

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20162009
ModelCTSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in115.9 in
Length195.5 in199.3 in
Width72.2 in74.6 in
Height57.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.3 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 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested50042%
Total Not Requested70058%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
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

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%

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