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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: $35,665

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,233

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018201820182018
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000          
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275          
Cold Weather Package 500 500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 595 595 595 595  
Rear side airbags 350 350          
iPod integration -200 -200          
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100     1,450   1,450
Navigation system 2,000 2,000          
Luxury Package             2,500
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860          
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186          
Cold Weather Package 466 466          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 530 530 530 530  
Rear side airbags 325 325          
iPod integration -186 -186          
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023     1,291   1,291
Navigation system 1,860 1,860          
Luxury Package             2,225
Options (change) 7,500 7,500 595 595 2,045 595 3,950
Options (change) 6,977 6,977 530 530 1,821 530 3,516
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $35,665 $38,645 $53,585 $61,085 $64,035 $72,685 $92,240
Total Invoice $33,233 $36,006 $50,920 $58,045 $60,761 $69,065 $87,491

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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: $11,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,791
Model Year2013201320182018201820182018
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionM6S6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
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)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$35,665$38,645$53,585$61,085$64,035$72,685$92,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-6,205-9,105-7,630-11,705-10,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,665$37,595$47,380$51,980$56,405$60,980$81,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$4,600$9,025$13,600$34,055
Total Invoice$33,233$36,006$50,920$58,045$60,761$69,065$87,491
Adjustments for Features0-978-5,896-8,652-7,240-11,122-10,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,233$35,028$45,024$49,393$53,521$57,943$77,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$4,369$8,497$12,919$32,218

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2013201320182018201820182018
ModelA3A3CTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-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$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$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
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$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200 
Backup collision intervention     $150 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0$0$0$0
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25$25$25
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
Performance traction management      $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rearview camera  $200   $200
Safety key  $5$5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $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 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500$500
Differential cooler      $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $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 
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
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100     
MP3-compatible player$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$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
Rear camera mirror   $200 $200$200
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 $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$200
Metal pedals     $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,090$3,140$8,295$11,195$9,720$13,795$12,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$6,205$9,105$7,630$11,705$10,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-5,896-8,652-7,240-11,122-10,249

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132018
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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
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 trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
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
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

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
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%

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