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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,985

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $77,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,508

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6   
Difference: $72,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSR8R8
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $106,206 $138,570
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Polished alloy wheels 750 750   800 500 500
Navigation system         2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         650 650
iPod integration         100 0
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Polished alloy wheels 660 660   704 465 465
Navigation system         1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         605 605
iPod integration         93 0
Options (change) 3,895 2,895 0 800 3,350 1,150
Options (change) 3,428 2,548 0 704 3,116 1,070
Destination 825 825 825 825 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 3,000 3,000
Total Price $44,485 $43,985 $46,390 $63,645 $121,800 $154,400
Total Invoice $41,831 $41,508 $43,968 $59,602 $113,572 $143,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,618
Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSR8R8
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$44,485$43,985$46,390$63,645$121,800$154,400
Adjustments for Features-9500-3,000-2,125-1,090-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,535$43,985$43,390$61,520$120,710$151,520
Cost Above Minimum$145$595$0$18,130$0$30,810
Total Invoice$41,831$41,508$43,968$59,602$113,572$143,890
Adjustments for Features-8930-2,843-1,990-1,016-2,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,938$41,508$41,125$57,612$112,556$141,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$187$16,674$0$28,650

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi R8

Model Year201020102010201020122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSR8R8
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250  
Remote start  $150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 $250
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bright-finished fuel door    $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200   
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge   $75  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights     $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Folding second row seats  $300   
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75$75
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0 
Wood trim  $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,430$3,480$6,480$5,605$4,570$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$3,000$2,125$1,090$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-2,843-1,990-1,016-2,684

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20102012
ModelCTSR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in174.5 in
Width72.5 in75.0 in
Height58.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 5.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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