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

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Cadillac STS vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,305

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $13,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,238

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $11,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelSTSA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPremiumA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $72,200 $80,900 $110,000
Base Invoice $53,279 $67,146 $75,238 $102,300
Platinum Edition 8,050      
Cold Weather Package   800 800 800
Laminated front side windows   600 600  
Leather door panel trim   750 750  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500 1,500  
Warm Weather Package   1,700 1,700  
Wood trim       0
Platinum Edition 7,084      
Cold Weather Package   744 744 744
Laminated front side windows   558 558  
Leather door panel trim   699 699  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,396 1,396  
Warm Weather Package   1,582 1,582  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 8,050 5,350 5,350 800
Options (change) 7,084 4,979 4,979 744
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $65,305 $78,445 $87,145 $111,695
Total Invoice $61,238 $73,020 $81,112 $103,939

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,635
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelSTSA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPremiumA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$65,305$78,445$87,145$111,695
Adjustments for Features0-4,455-4,455-9,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,305$73,990$82,690$102,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$28,200
Total Invoice$61,238$73,020$81,112$103,939
Adjustments for Features0-4,147-4,147-8,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,238$68,873$76,965$95,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,092$26,221

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelSTSA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPremiumA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Ski sack $50$50$50
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   
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
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, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,440$9,895$9,895$14,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,455$4,455$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,147-4,147-8,845

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112013
ModelSTSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in117.8 in
Length196.7 in202.2 in
Width72.6 in76.7 in
Height57.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,377 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Premium

Platinum Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Sunroof900Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested225071%
Total Not Requested90029%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 controls150No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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%

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