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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: $47,225

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra   
Difference: $12,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,991

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra   
Difference: $12,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelSTSA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremiumA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $53,279 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Premium Luxury Collection 2,840      
Premium Plus Package   3,200 3,200  
Cold Weather Package   500 500 500
Sport Package   750 750  
Navigation and Telematics Package   3,000 3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Cargo net   80 80 80
Wood trim   350 350  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
S Sport Package       2,500
Prestige Package       4,400
Warm Weather Package       950
Premium Luxury Collection 2,499      
Premium Plus Package   2,976 2,976  
Cold Weather Package   466 466 466
Sport Package   698 698  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,790 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Cargo net   74 74 74
Wood trim   326 326  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   744 744  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
S Sport Package       2,326
Prestige Package       4,092
Warm Weather Package       884
Options (change) 2,840 10,250 9,255 9,005
Options (change) 2,499 9,536 8,610 8,378
Destination 875 975 975 975
Total Price $60,095 $47,225 $50,730 $61,380
Total Invoice $56,653 $43,991 $47,251 $57,155

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,321
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelSTSA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremiumA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S7S7T8
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15755, 19755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$60,095$47,225$50,730$61,380
Adjustments for Features0-2,855-4,255-6,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,095$44,370$46,475$54,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,105$10,130
Total Invoice$56,653$43,991$47,251$57,155
Adjustments for Features0-2,659-3,963-6,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,653$41,332$43,288$50,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,956$9,417

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelSTSA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimPremiumA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Laminated front side windows$200  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  $350
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Upholstered door armrests (optional)   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,600$8,455$9,855$12,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,855$4,255$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,659-3,963-6,406

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112018
ModelSTSA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in111.0 in
Length196.7 in186.1 in
Width72.6 in72.5 in
Height57.6 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested162547%
Total Not Requested185053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested76547%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested162547%
Total Not Requested185053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Total Requested87553%
Total Not Requested76547%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested122551%
Total Not Requested116549%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

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