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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: $35,645

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,213

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $15,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015201520152015
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000        
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275        
Cold Weather Package 500 500        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100        
iPod integration -200 -200        
Rear side airbags 350 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Aluminum trim     0      
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860        
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186        
Cold Weather Package 466 466        
Navigation system 1,860 1,860        
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023        
iPod integration -186 -186        
Rear side airbags 325 325        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443        
Aluminum trim     0      
Options (change) 7,500 7,500 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,977 6,977 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $35,645 $38,625 $52,265 $56,665 $61,065 $70,335
Total Invoice $33,213 $35,986 $49,189 $53,046 $57,160 $65,828

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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: $11,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,884
Model Year201120112015201520152015
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,645$38,625$52,265$56,665$61,065$70,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,410-8,010-9,985-10,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,645$37,575$46,855$48,655$51,080$59,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$1,800$4,225$12,520
Total Invoice$33,213$35,986$49,189$53,046$57,160$65,828
Adjustments for Features0-978-5,092-7,498-9,346-10,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,213$35,008$44,097$45,548$47,814$55,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$1,451$3,717$11,473

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201120112015201520152015
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$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    
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
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
Rear wiper$175$175    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100    
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$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 external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge     $75
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100   
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350  $350
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,065$3,115$7,475$10,075$12,050$13,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,410$8,010$9,985$10,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-5,092-7,498-9,346-10,258

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112015
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.3,621 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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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