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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: $63,935

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $21,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,582

Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $19,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelCTSCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Technology Package 2,850        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595      
Cold Weather Package     800 800 800
Warm Weather Package     1,700 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package     3,250 3,250 2,250
Premium Package     4,000 4,000  
Lane departure warning         500
Wood trim         0
Technology Package 2,537        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530      
Cold Weather Package     744 744 744
Warm Weather Package     1,582 1,582  
Driver Assistance Package     3,023 3,023 2,093
Premium Package     3,720 3,720  
Lane departure warning         467
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 3,445 595 9,750 9,750 3,550
Options (change) 3,067 530 9,069 9,069 3,304
Destination 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $85,745 $94,545 $116,945
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $79,808 $87,992 $108,826

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,657
Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelCTSCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$63,935$72,685$85,745$94,545$116,945
Adjustments for Features0-625-2,760-2,760-5,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,935$72,060$82,985$91,785$111,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$8,800$28,500
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$79,808$87,992$108,826
Adjustments for Features0-594-2,569-2,569-5,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,582$68,471$77,239$85,423$103,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,889$0$8,184$26,506

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182018201420142014
ModelCTSCTSA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0 $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Backup collision intervention$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0   
Following distance indicator$25$25   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key$5$5   
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0   
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200  $200
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Approach detection$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Boost gauge $75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Rear camera mirror$200$200   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$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$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$7,860$8,485$10,620$10,620$13,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$2,760$2,760$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-594-2,569-2,569-5,081

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182014
ModelCTSA8 / S8
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.4,366 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology 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
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested120057%
Total Not Requested90043%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested180092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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