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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,865

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $28,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,656

Cadillac CTS Performance   
Difference: $26,688

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Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSA8
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $78,750
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $73,237
20-way performance front seats 1,300      
CD player, remote 250 250 250  
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495  
Cold Weather Package       800
Premium Package       2,000
Driver Assistance Package       3,000
Convenience Package       2,900
Laminated front side windows       600
Rear air vents with automatic controls       950
Sunshades, second row, power       750
20-way performance front seats 1,144      
CD player, remote 220 220 220  
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436  
Cold Weather Package       744
Premium Package       1,860
Driver Assistance Package       2,790
Convenience Package       2,698
Laminated front side windows       558
Rear air vents with automatic controls       883
Sunshades, second row, power       699
Options (change) 4,585 745 745 11,000
Options (change) 4,035 656 656 10,232
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $61,865 $62,425 $71,695 $90,625
Total Invoice $57,656 $58,391 $67,059 $84,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,906
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSA8
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6372hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/45-19
Total Price$61,865$62,425$71,695$90,625
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,050-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,865$62,000$70,645$88,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$8,780$0
Total Invoice$57,656$58,391$67,059$84,344
Adjustments for Features0-398-982-1,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,656$57,993$66,077$82,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$337$8,421$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSA8
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row$125$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$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
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
Metal pedals $75$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,330$7,755$8,380$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,050$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398-982-1,782

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8

Model Year20162012
ModelCTSA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in117.8 in
Length195.5 in202.2 in
Width72.2 in76.7 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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