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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,045

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $6,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,884

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $5,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3CTS
TrimS3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $49,475
Base Invoice $38,224 $45,372
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Convenience Package 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo net 150  
Sunroof   1,200
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Convenience Package 697  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Cargo net 139  
Sunroof   996
Options (change) 4,050 1,200
Options (change) 3,765 996
Destination 895 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $46,045 $52,695
Total Invoice $42,884 $48,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,756
Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3CTS
TrimS3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4400hp V8
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$46,045$52,695
Adjustments for Features-4,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,480$52,695
Total Invoice$42,884$48,388
Adjustments for Features-4,2520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,632$48,388

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3CTS
TrimS3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,590$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2520

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac CTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3CTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in113.4 in
Length175.4 in190.1 in
Width70.7 in70.6 in
Height55.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,850 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac CTS specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested20047%
Total Not Requested22553%

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