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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: $37,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,371

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016201620162016
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T3.2LuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535
Premium Package 1,500            
Cold Weather Package 500 500          
Convenience Package 1,800            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 495 495 495 495  
Rear side airbags 350 350          
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100         1,250
Navigation system 1,950 1,950          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150          
Sport Package 1,400 1,400          
CD player, remote     250 250 250 250 250
V-Sport Package     2,465        
Luxury Package             1,600
Premium Package 1,396            
Cold Weather Package 466 466          
Convenience Package 1,675            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 436 436 436 436  
Rear side airbags 325 325          
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023         1,100
Navigation system 1,813 1,813          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069          
Sport Package 1,303 1,303          
CD player, remote     220 220 220 220 220
V-Sport Package     2,169        
Luxury Package             1,408
Options (change) 10,225 6,925 3,210 745 745 745 3,100
Options (change) 9,511 6,440 2,825 656 656 656 2,728
Destination 825 825 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $37,970 $43,625 $55,490 $58,025 $62,425 $71,695 $89,090
Total Invoice $35,371 $40,629 $52,028 $54,277 $58,391 $67,059 $83,258

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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: $10,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,492
Model Year2009200920162016201620162016
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T3.2LuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$37,970$43,625$55,490$58,025$62,425$71,695$89,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-6,575-8,775-10,750-11,375-10,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,970$40,775$48,915$49,250$51,675$60,320$78,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,805$0$335$2,760$11,405$29,700
Total Invoice$35,371$40,629$52,028$54,277$58,391$67,059$83,258
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-6,165-8,208-10,055-10,639-9,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,371$37,975$45,863$46,069$48,336$56,420$73,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,604$0$206$2,473$10,557$27,606

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2009200920162016201620162016
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T3.2LuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed automated manual $1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
AWD $1700     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Around view cameras   $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200 
Backup collision intervention    $150$150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)      $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Performance traction management      $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera      $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100     
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15     
Rear air vents  $100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250
Rear wiper$175$175     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500$500
Differential cooler      $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Carbon fiber hood      $0
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100 
Rear spoiler $200     
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200     
CD player, remote  $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot$25$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Boost gauge     $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125     
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates  $100    
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Polished alloy wheels    $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$2,140$4,990$8,715$10,915$12,890$13,515$12,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$6,575$8,775$10,750$11,375$10,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-6,165-8,208-10,055-10,639-9,789

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092016
ModelA3CTS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in114.6 in
Length168.7 in195.5 in
Width69.5 in72.2 in
Height56.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested80576%
Total Not Requested25024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
V-Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

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