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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: $52,150

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $8,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,567

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $7,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3CTSCTSCTS
TrimS3PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955
Base Invoice $39,527 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408
Prestige Package 6,150      
235/35YR19 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 495 495 495
Rear side airbags 350      
Cargo net 150      
Driver Assist Package   2,540    
Prestige Package 5,718      
235/35YR19 1,397      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 436 436 436
Rear side airbags 325      
Cargo net 139      
Driver Assist Package   2,235    
Options (change) 8,725 3,035 495 495
Options (change) 8,115 2,671 436 436
Destination 925 995 995 995
Total Price $52,150 $60,315 $62,175 $71,445
Total Invoice $48,567 $56,292 $58,171 $66,839

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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: $6,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,395
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3CTSCTSCTS
TrimS3PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionS6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$52,150$60,315$62,175$71,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-2,150-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,150$58,890$60,025$68,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135$9,780
Total Invoice$48,567$56,292$58,171$66,839
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-2,012-2,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,567$54,962$56,159$64,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,197$9,281

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3CTSCTSCTS
TrimS3PerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof, large$1100   
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Boost gauge$75  $75
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear$100   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$8,590$10,015$10,740$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$2,150$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,330-2,012-2,596

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3CTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in114.6 in
Length175.4 in195.5 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested292569%
Total Not Requested132531%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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