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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: $49,950

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $18,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,525

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $17,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CTS
TrimS3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,650 $63,215
Base Invoice $40,596 $59,106
Technology Package 3,200  
S Sport Package 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 155  
Universal garage door opener 295  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Technology Package 2,976  
S Sport Package 1,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 144  
Universal garage door opener 274  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   524
Panoramic sunroof   1,012
Options (change) 5,325 1,745
Options (change) 4,954 1,536
Destination 975 895
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $49,950 $68,455
Total Invoice $46,525 $64,137

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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: $22,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,654
Model Year20182013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CTS
TrimS3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4556hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$49,950$68,455
Adjustments for Features-4,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,610$68,455
Total Invoice$46,525$64,137
Adjustments for Features-4,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,483$64,137

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

Model Year20182013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CTS
TrimS3CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,640$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0420

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

Model Year20182013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in113.4 in
Length175.4 in191.6 in
Width70.7 in72.5 in
Height55.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,852 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 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested116553%
Total Not Requested105047%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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