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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: $11,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,567

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $12,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelA3 / S3CTSCTS
TrimS3Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $39,527 $56,520 $67,540
Prestige Package 6,150    
235/35YR19 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 595 595
Cargo net 150    
Rear side airbags 350    
Technology Package   2,850  
Prestige Package 5,718    
235/35YR19 1,397    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 530 530
Cargo net 139    
Rear side airbags 325    
Technology Package   2,537  
Options (change) 8,725 3,445 595
Options (change) 8,115 3,067 530
Destination 925 995 995
Total Price $52,150 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $48,567 $60,582 $69,065

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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: $9,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,760
Model Year201620182018
ModelA3 / S3CTSCTS
TrimS3Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionS6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$52,150$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-2,380-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,150$61,555$69,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,125
Total Invoice$48,567$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,255-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,567$58,327$66,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,883

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201620182018
ModelA3 / S3CTSCTS
TrimS3Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge$75 $75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$8,415$10,795$11,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,255-2,855

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20162018
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
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
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested292569%
Total Not Requested132531%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Alarm100No
Total Requested107551%
Total Not Requested102549%

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