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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,500

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $7,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,380

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $6,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelDTSDTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLuxuryPerformanceA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,195 $49,695 $32,300 $47,100
Base Invoice $38,517 $46,465 $30,040 $43,804
Luxury III Package 6,500      
Navigation system 1,795 1,795    
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 1,000 1,000 2,100 2,100
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Polished alloy wheels   795    
Prestige Package     8,600 6,300
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     300  
Wood trim     350 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Luxury III Package 6,013      
Navigation system 1,490 1,490    
Sunshade, rear, power 291 291 466 466
Adaptive cruise control 830 830 1,954 1,954
Sunroof 996 996    
Polished alloy wheels   660    
Prestige Package     7,998 5,859
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     279  
Wood trim     325 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 10,845 5,140 12,325 9,875
Options (change) 9,620 4,267 11,465 9,188
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $52,835 $55,630 $45,500 $57,850
Total Invoice $48,932 $51,527 $42,380 $53,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,672
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelDTSDTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLuxuryPerformanceA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA4A4CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$52,835$55,630$45,500$57,850
Adjustments for Features-950-1,4500-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,885$54,180$45,500$56,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0$11,250
Total Invoice$48,932$51,527$42,380$53,867
Adjustments for Features-880-1,3430-1,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,052$50,184$42,380$52,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,132$0$10,463

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelDTSDTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimLuxuryPerformanceA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels   $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,355$4,855$3,405$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$1,450$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-880-1,3430-1,024

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062011
ModelDTSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in110.6 in
Length207.6 in185.2 in
Width74.8 in71.9 in
Height57.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested212547%
Total Not Requested240553%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
245/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested317562%
Total Not Requested196538%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested147552%
Total Not Requested136548%

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