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Audi A3 vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,740

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,363

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T3.2 S linePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306
Convenience Package 350          
S Line Package 2,500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450        
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,150 1,150   1,150
Heated front seats 450 450        
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950        
iPod integration 0 0        
Xenon HID headlights 800 800        
Navigation System     3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire     350 350 350  
Convenience Package 325          
S Line Package 2,326          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418        
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 1,012 1,102   1,012
Heated front seats 418 418        
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405        
Navigation system 1,813 1,813        
iPod integration 0 0        
Xenon HID headlights 745 745        
Navigation System     2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire     308 308 308  
Options (change) 8,035 5,185 4,645 3,645 350 1,150
Options (change) 7,473 4,822 4,088 3,298 308 1,012
Destination 775 775 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,740 $40,875 $47,285 $48,085 $50,490 $65,685
Total Invoice $32,363 $38,068 $44,430 $45,341 $47,738 $61,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,554
Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T3.2 S linePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4250hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$34,740$40,875$47,285$48,085$50,490$65,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-2,675-2,675-4,690-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,740$38,025$44,610$45,410$45,800$61,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$800$1,190$17,175
Total Invoice$32,363$38,068$44,430$45,341$47,738$61,493
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-2,513-2,522-4,434-3,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,363$35,414$41,917$42,819$43,304$57,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$902$1,387$15,925

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200820082011201120112011
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T3.2 S linePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    $150
6-speed automated manual $1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100 
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote start    $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  $75 
Cargo net$40$40    
Cargo organizer  $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers     $50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$2,590$5,440$5,265$5,265$7,280$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$2,675$2,675$4,690$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-2,513-2,522-4,434-3,651

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082011
ModelA3CTS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in113.4 in
Length168.7 in191.6 in
Width69.5 in72.6 in
Height56.0 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,032 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested198075%
Total Not Requested67525%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested74054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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