Cadillac CTS-V vs. Audi S4

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Cadillac CTS-V and Audi S4 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Cadillac CTS-V and the Audi S4.

When comparing the Cadillac CTS-V's and the Audi S4's specifications and ratings, the Cadillac CTS-V has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Audi S4 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Cadillac CTS-V's and the Audi S4's specifications and ratings, the Audi S4 is a better car than the Cadillac CTS-V.

Pricing: A used 2019 Cadillac CTS-V ranges from $59,681 to $81,760 while a used 2019 Audi S4 is priced between $27,489 to $41,588.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Cadillac CTS-V loses 54.5 percent of its value and the Audi S4 loses 48.1 percent of its value. This means the Audi S4 retains 6.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac CTS-V.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Cadillac CTS-V is 7.2 out of 10 while the Audi S4's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Cadillac CTS-V being ranked 13 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Audi S4 being ranked 15 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Cadillac CTS-V is 6.6 out of 10. For the Audi S4 the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Audi S4 an advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac CTS-V.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Cadillac CTS-V’s base engine makes 640 horsepower, and the Audi S4 base engine makes 349 horsepower. The CTS-V is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 399 miles. The S4 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles. This gives the Audi S4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Cadillac CTS-V. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Cadillac CTS-V has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Audi S4 has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Cadillac CTS-V has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.