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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: $3,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,884

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $1,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelA3 / S3CTS
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $33,675
Base Invoice $38,224 $31,486
Convenience Package 750  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo net 150  
Performance Collection (AWD)   2,135
Temporary spare tire   250
3.6L V6   1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
AWD   1,900
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Convenience Package 697  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Cargo net 139  
Performance Collection (AWD)   1,772
Temporary spare tire   208
3.6L V6   1,072
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
AWD   1,577
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Options (change) 4,050 14,800
Options (change) 3,765 12,526
Destination 895 745
Total Price $46,045 $49,220
Total Invoice $42,884 $44,757

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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: $2,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,577
Model Year20152008
ModelA3 / S3CTS
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4304hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$46,045$49,220
Adjustments for Features0-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,045$48,895
Total Invoice$42,884$44,757
Adjustments for Features0-296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,884$44,461

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152008
ModelA3 / S3CTS
TrimS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,415$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-296

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152008
ModelA3 / S3CTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in113.4 in
Length175.4 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.5 in
Height55.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested255062%
Total Not Requested157538%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested335047%
Total Not Requested371553%

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