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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,220

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $12,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,635

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $12,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720192019
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CTSCTS
TrimS3Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $60,195 $71,795
Base Invoice $39,898 $57,185 $68,205
Prestige Package 5,500    
235/35YR19 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 595 595
Universal garage door opener 295    
Cargo net 150    
Rear side airbags 350    
Technology Package   2,850  
Prestige Package 5,116    
235/35YR19 1,397    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 530 530
Universal garage door opener 274    
Cargo net 139    
Rear side airbags 325    
Technology Package   2,537  
Options (change) 8,370 3,445 595
Options (change) 7,787 3,067 530
Destination 950 995 995
Total Price $52,220 $64,635 $73,385
Total Invoice $48,635 $61,247 $69,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,319
Model Year201720192019
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CTSCTS
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$52,220$64,635$73,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,365-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,220$63,270$71,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,125
Total Invoice$48,635$61,247$69,730
Adjustments for Features0-1,293-1,891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,635$59,954$67,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,885

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201720192019
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CTSCTS
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 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
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
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 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Boost gauge$75 $75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50  
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$8,580$9,945$10,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,293-1,891

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20172019
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in114.6 in
Length175.4 in195.5 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height55.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,198 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 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested330073%
Total Not Requested119027%

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 display250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Alarm100No
Total Requested132563%
Total Not Requested77537%

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