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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: $61,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,024

Cadillac DTS V8   
Difference: $57,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelDTSDTSA8 / S8
TrimV8PerformanceS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,855 $53,805 $115,900
Base Invoice $42,874 $50,308 $107,788
Luxury III Package 5,180    
Platinum Edition 4,795 4,795  
Front buckets 0    
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 1,695  
Cold Weather Package     750
Driver Assistance Package     2,100
Wood trim     0
Luxury III Package 4,843    
Platinum Edition 3,980 3,980  
Front buckets 0    
Adaptive cruise control 1,407 1,407  
Cold Weather Package     698
Driver Assistance Package     1,954
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 11,670 6,490 2,850
Options (change) 10,230 5,387 2,652
Destination 920 920 950
Total Price $58,445 $61,215 $119,700
Total Invoice $54,024 $56,615 $111,390

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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: $50,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,683
Model Year200920092017
ModelDTSDTSA8 / S8
TrimV8PerformanceS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18275/35-21
Total Price$58,445$61,215$119,700
Adjustments for Features0-250-10,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,445$60,965$109,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,520$0
Total Invoice$54,024$56,615$111,390
Adjustments for Features0-231-9,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,024$56,384$101,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,360$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year200920092017
ModelDTSDTSA8 / S8
TrimV8PerformanceS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,715$15,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-9,683

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20092017
ModelDTSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in117.8 in
Length207.6 in202.6 in
Width74.8 in76.7 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

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 net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested321569%
Total Not Requested141531%
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, leather1000No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested272563%
Total Not Requested160037%

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, leather1000No
Total Requested272571%
Total Not Requested110029%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

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