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Cadillac STS vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,645

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $66,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,375

Cadillac STS Luxury   
Difference: $61,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelSTSSTSR8R8
TrimLuxuryPremium4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,820 $56,380 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $48,024 $53,279 $106,206 $138,570
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950      
Navigation system     2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650
Polished alloy wheels     500 500
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476      
Navigation system     1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605
Polished alloy wheels     465 465
Options (change) 3,950 0 3,250 1,150
Options (change) 3,476 0 3,023 1,070
Destination 875 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $55,645 $57,255 $121,700 $154,400
Total Invoice $52,375 $54,154 $113,479 $143,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac STS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,770
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelSTSSTSR8R8
TrimLuxuryPremium4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp V6302hp V6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$55,645$57,255$121,700$154,400
Adjustments for Features-1,770-2,4700-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,875$54,785$121,700$152,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0$30,910
Total Invoice$52,375$54,154$113,479$143,890
Adjustments for Features-1,666-2,3360-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,709$51,818$113,479$142,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,109$0$28,743

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi R8

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelSTSSTSR8R8
TrimLuxuryPremium4.25.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler $200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,290$6,990$4,520$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$2,470$0$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,666-2,3360-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112012
ModelSTSR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.4 in104.3 in
Length196.7 in174.5 in
Width72.6 in75.0 in
Height57.6 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 5.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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