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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: $46,000

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $7,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,846

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $7,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelDTSDTSA4 / S4
TrimV8PerformanceA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,175 $50,675 $32,300
Base Invoice $40,369 $47,381 $30,040
Front buckets 0    
Luxury III Package 5,000    
Navigation system 1,945 1,945  
Sun and Sound Package 850    
Blind spot warning system 395   500
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,695 2,100
Sunroof   1,200  
Prestige Package     8,600
Sunshade, rear, power     500
Wood trim     350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Front buckets 0    
Luxury III Package 4,675    
Navigation system 1,614 1,614  
Sun and Sound Package 706    
Blind spot warning system 328   466
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,407 1,954
Sunroof   996  
Prestige Package     7,998
Sunshade, rear, power     466
Wood trim     325
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     279
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 9,885 4,840 12,825
Options (change) 8,730 4,017 11,931
Destination 870 870 875
Total Price $53,930 $56,385 $46,000
Total Invoice $49,969 $52,268 $42,846

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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: $7,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,382
Model Year200820082011
ModelDTSDTSA4 / S4
TrimV8PerformanceA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8211hp I4
TransmissionA4A4CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18245/40-18
Total Price$53,930$56,385$46,000
Adjustments for Features-800-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,130$55,185$46,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,055$0
Total Invoice$49,969$52,268$42,846
Adjustments for Features-741-1,1120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,228$51,156$42,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200820082011
ModelDTSDTSA4 / S4
TrimV8PerformanceA4 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,130$4,530$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-741-1,1120

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082011
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 V8

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Cargo net40No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested235049%
Total Not Requested240551%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
245/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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
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
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
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%

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