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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: $52,105

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $18,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,530

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $17,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CTS
TrimS3Vsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,650 $69,340
Base Invoice $40,596 $64,833
Prestige Package 5,300  
S Sport Package 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 155  
Rear side airbags 350  
Prestige Package 4,930  
S Sport Package 1,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 144  
Rear side airbags 325  
Options (change) 7,480 0
Options (change) 6,959 0
Destination 975 995
Total Price $52,105 $70,335
Total Invoice $48,530 $65,828

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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: $17,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,226
Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CTS
TrimS3Vsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$52,105$70,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,105$69,190
Total Invoice$48,530$65,828
Adjustments for Features0-1,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,530$64,756

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

Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CTS
TrimS3Vsport Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,380$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,072

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

Model Year20182015
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.3,621 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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested295071%
Total Not Requested119029%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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