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

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Cadillac STS vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,350

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $16,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,449

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $16,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelSTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremiumA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $53,279 $30,227 $43,990
Sunroof 1,200    
Temporary spare tire 350    
Premium Plus Package   4,300  
Sport Package   750  
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Wood trim   350  
Proximity key   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Active rear differential     1,100
Sunroof 1,056    
Temporary spare tire 308    
Premium Plus Package   4,000  
Sport Package   697  
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Wood trim   325  
Proximity key   511 511
Obstacle detection, rear   511 511
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Active rear differential     1,024
Options (change) 1,550 8,975 4,675
Options (change) 1,364 8,347 4,349
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $58,805 $42,350 $52,850
Total Invoice $55,518 $39,449 $49,214

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,856
Model Year201120122012
ModelSTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremiumA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$58,805$42,350$52,850
Adjustments for Features-1,2850-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,520$42,350$51,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,000
Total Invoice$55,518$39,449$49,214
Adjustments for Features-1,2130-1,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,305$39,449$47,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,368

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201120122012
ModelSTSA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremiumA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,340$4,055$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2130-1,397

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112012
ModelSTSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in110.6 in
Length196.7 in185.2 in
Width72.6 in71.9 in
Height57.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested172557%
Total Not Requested132543%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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