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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: $49,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,373

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $45,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelSTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPremiumS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $53,279 $106,858 $106,858
Premium Luxury Collection 2,840    
Platinum Edition 6,500    
Wood trim   0 0
Cold Weather Package     750
Premium Luxury Collection 2,499    
Platinum Edition 5,720    
Wood trim   0 0
Cold Weather Package     697
Options (change) 9,340 0 750
Options (change) 8,219 0 697
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $66,595 $115,825 $116,575
Total Invoice $62,373 $107,783 $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: $38,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,248
Model Year201120162016
ModelSTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPremiumS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$66,595$115,825$116,575
Adjustments for Features0-10,920-9,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,595$104,905$106,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050
Total Invoice$62,373$107,783$108,480
Adjustments for Features0-10,162-8,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,373$97,621$99,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,907

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201120162016
ModelSTSA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPremiumS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Ski sack $50$50
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  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,875$15,795$14,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,920$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,162-8,952

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112016
ModelSTSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in117.8 in
Length196.7 in202.6 in
Width72.6 in76.7 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.4,686 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

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 S8 Plus

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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