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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,445

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $44,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,024

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $41,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelDTSDTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimV8PerformanceA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,855 $53,805 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $42,874 $50,308 $78,028 $104,627
Platinum Edition 4,795 4,795    
Luxury III Package 5,180      
Front buckets 0      
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,695    
Driver Assistance Package     3,250 2,250
Premium Package     4,000  
Audi Design Selection Package     8,500  
Cold Weather Package     800 800
Warm Weather Package     1,700  
Wood trim       0
Lane departure warning       500
Platinum Edition 3,980 3,980    
Luxury III Package 4,843      
Front buckets 0      
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,407    
Driver Assistance Package     3,023 2,093
Premium Package     3,720  
Audi Design Selection Package     7,907  
Cold Weather Package     744 744
Warm Weather Package     1,582  
Wood trim       0
Lane departure warning       467
Options (change) 11,670 6,490 18,250 3,550
Options (change) 10,230 5,387 16,976 3,304
Destination 920 920 895 895
Total Price $58,445 $61,215 $103,045 $116,945
Total Invoice $54,024 $56,615 $95,899 $108,826

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS V8
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,555
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelDTSDTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimV8PerformanceA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$58,445$61,215$103,045$116,945
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,940-9,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,445$60,965$94,105$107,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,520$0$13,100
Total Invoice$54,024$56,615$95,899$108,826
Adjustments for Features0-231-8,320-9,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,024$56,384$87,579$99,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,360$0$12,183

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelDTSDTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimV8PerformanceA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,230$5,480$14,170$14,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,940$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-8,320-9,064

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20092014
ModelDTSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in117.8 in
Length207.6 in202.2 in
Width74.8 in76.7 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested372586%
Total Not Requested60014%
Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested317569%
Total Not Requested145531%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Performance

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested372597%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested155079%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Audi Design Selection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
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, power225No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15021%
Total Not Requested57579%

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 system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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