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

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

Lowest Total Price: $41,645

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $15,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,802

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $14,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3STSSTS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3LuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $50,820 $56,380
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $48,024 $53,279
Technology Package 3,200 3,200    
Premium Plus Package 3,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Universal garage door opener 295 295    
Cargo net 155 155    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Luxury Level Two Package     3,950  
Temporary spare tire     350 350
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Technology Package 2,976 2,976    
Premium Plus Package 3,024      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Universal garage door opener 274 274    
Cargo net 144 144    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Luxury Level Two Package     3,476  
Temporary spare tire     308 308
Sunroof     1,056 1,056
Options (change) 8,720 4,225 5,500 1,550
Options (change) 8,113 3,930 4,840 1,364
Destination 975 975 875 875
Total Price $41,645 $48,850 $57,195 $58,805
Total Invoice $38,802 $45,501 $53,739 $55,518

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,199
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3STSSTS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3LuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4302hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14300, 15300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$41,645$48,850$57,195$58,805
Adjustments for Features-1,355-4,6550-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,290$44,195$57,195$58,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,905$0$910
Total Invoice$38,802$45,501$53,739$55,518
Adjustments for Features-1,262-4,3360-661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,540$41,165$53,739$54,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,625$0$1,118

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

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3STSSTS
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3LuxuryPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights $1000  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,505$10,805$6,150$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$4,655$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,262-4,3360-661

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

Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3STS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in116.4 in
Length175.4 in196.7 in
Width70.7 in72.6 in
Height55.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,974 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.8 ft3

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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115048%
Total Not Requested126552%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

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
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested106548%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145070%
Total Not Requested62530%

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