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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: $35,815

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,374

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012201220122012
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275        
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000        
Cold Weather Package 500 500        
Aluminum roof rails 500 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,150 1,150   1,150
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
iPod integration -200 -200        
Navigation System     3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire     350 350 350  
Roof rack     325 325 325 325
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186        
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860        
Cold Weather Package 466 466        
Aluminum roof rails 466 466        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443        
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 1,012 1,012   1,012
Navigation system 1,860 1,860        
iPod integration -186 -186        
Navigation System     2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire     308 308 308  
Roof rack     286 286 286 286
Options (change) 7,650 7,650 4,970 3,970 675 1,475
Options (change) 7,118 7,118 4,374 3,494 594 1,298
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,815 $38,795 $48,015 $49,055 $51,320 $66,885
Total Invoice $33,374 $36,147 $45,100 $46,148 $48,502 $62,599

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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: $9,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,307
Model Year201320132012201220122012
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$35,815$38,795$48,015$49,055$51,320$66,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,575-2,485-4,450-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$37,745$45,440$46,570$46,870$63,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$1,130$1,430$17,635
Total Invoice$33,374$36,147$45,100$46,148$48,502$62,599
Adjustments for Features0-978-2,419-2,338-4,206-3,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,374$35,169$42,681$43,810$44,296$59,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$1,129$1,615$16,352

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201320132012201220122012
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-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$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote start  $150$150$150$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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200 $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat     $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250    
Cargo area partition net  $40 $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 $75 
Cargo net$40$40    
Cargo organizer  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack  $300$300$300$300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
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
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    
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500$500
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
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 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$3,580$4,630$6,155$6,065$8,030$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,575$2,485$4,450$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-2,419-2,338-4,206-3,566

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132012
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.4,061 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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
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

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

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

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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