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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,525

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $19,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,617

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $19,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3DTS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $59,875
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $56,581
Prestige Package 8,950 5,500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250    
Universal garage door opener 295 295  
Cargo mat 155 155  
Cargo net 150 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
235/35YR19   1,500  
Adaptive cruise control     1,695
Prestige Package 8,325 5,116  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233    
Universal garage door opener 274 274  
Cargo mat 144 144  
Cargo net 139 139  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
235/35YR19   1,397  
Adaptive cruise control     1,492
Options (change) 10,375 8,175 1,695
Options (change) 9,651 7,606 1,492
Destination 950 950 920
Total Price $42,525 $52,025 $62,490
Total Invoice $39,617 $48,454 $58,993

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,342
Model Year201720172011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3DTS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4291hp V8
TransmissionS7S6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19245/50-18
Total Price$42,525$52,025$62,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,450-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,525$48,575$61,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0
Total Invoice$39,617$48,454$58,993
Adjustments for Features0-3,213-1,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,617$45,241$57,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,624$0

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

Model Year201720172011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3DTS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Boost gauge $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,505$11,955$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,213-1,034

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

Model Year20172011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3DTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in115.6 in
Length175.4 in207.6 in
Width70.7 in74.8 in
Height55.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested327548%
Total Not Requested351552%

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 detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested202545%
Total Not Requested246555%

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