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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: $62,490

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $16,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,993

Cadillac DTS Platinum   
Difference: $14,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelDTSA8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $70,690
Base Invoice $56,581 $65,741
Adaptive cruise control 1,695 2,100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,500
Ski sack   175
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   350
Leather door panel trim   750
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500
Heated steering wheel   300
Satellite radio   550
Laminated front side windows   600
Adaptive cruise control 1,492 1,953
Cooled or ventilated front seats   1,396
Ski sack   164
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   325
Leather door panel trim   698
Synthetic suede headliner   1,396
Heated steering wheel   281
Satellite radio   490
Laminated front side windows   557
Options (change) 1,695 7,825
Options (change) 1,492 7,260
Destination 920 775
Total Price $62,490 $79,290
Total Invoice $58,993 $73,776

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,178
Model Year20112008
ModelDTSA8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-18
Total Price$62,490$79,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,490$77,565
Total Invoice$58,993$73,776
Adjustments for Features0-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,993$72,171

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112008
ModelDTSA8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,155$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,605

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112008
ModelDTSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in115.9 in
Length207.6 in199.3 in
Width74.8 in74.6 in
Height57.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.3 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 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ski sack
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

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