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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: $51,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,373

Cadillac STS Premium   
Difference: $47,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelSTSA8 / S8
TrimPremiumS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,380 $115,900
Base Invoice $53,279 $107,788
Platinum Edition 6,500  
Premium Luxury Collection 2,840  
Cold Weather Package   750
Wood trim   0
Platinum Edition 5,720  
Premium Luxury Collection 2,499  
Cold Weather Package   698
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 9,340 750
Options (change) 8,219 698
Destination 875 950
Total Price $66,595 $117,600
Total Invoice $62,373 $109,436

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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: $41,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,111
Model Year20112017
ModelSTSA8 / S8
TrimPremiumS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18275/35-21
Total Price$66,595$117,600
Adjustments for Features0-9,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,595$107,980
Total Invoice$62,373$109,436
Adjustments for Features0-8,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,373$100,484

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112017
ModelSTSA8 / S8
TrimPremiumS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $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
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,525$14,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,952

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112017
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

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 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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