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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: $66,595

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $20,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,373

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $18,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelSTSA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPremiumA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $77,400 $86,400 $114,900
Base Invoice $53,279 $71,982 $80,352 $106,858
Platinum Edition 6,500      
Premium Luxury Collection 2,840      
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750
Luxury Package   4,200 4,200  
Premium Package   3,950 3,950  
Wood trim       0
Platinum Edition 5,720      
Premium Luxury Collection 2,499      
Cold Weather Package   697 697 697
Luxury Package   3,906 3,906  
Premium Package   3,673 3,673  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 9,340 8,900 8,900 750
Options (change) 8,219 8,276 8,276 697
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $66,595 $87,225 $96,225 $116,575
Total Invoice $62,373 $81,183 $89,553 $108,480

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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: $13,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,276
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelSTSA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPremiumA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6333hp V6435hp 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$66,595$87,225$96,225$116,575
Adjustments for Features0-7,020-7,170-9,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,595$80,205$89,055$107,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,850$27,150
Total Invoice$62,373$81,183$89,553$108,480
Adjustments for Features0-6,534-6,673-8,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,373$74,649$82,880$99,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,231$25,251

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2011201520152015
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$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$4,925$11,945$12,095$14,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,020$7,170$9,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,534-6,673-8,580

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112015
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.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.7 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 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.2 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%
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 A8 / S8 A8 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested115057%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested115057%

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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