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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac STS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,750

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $12,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,545

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $12,214

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3STS
TrimS3Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $50,820
Base Invoice $39,527 $48,024
Technology Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 150  
Luxury Level Two Package   3,950
Sunroof   1,200
Temporary spare tire   350
AWD   1,900
Performance braking system (optional)   395
Technology Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 139  
Luxury Level Two Package   3,476
Sunroof   1,056
Temporary spare tire   308
AWD   1,672
Performance braking system (optional)   348
Options (change) 3,325 7,795
Options (change) 3,093 6,860
Destination 925 875
Total Price $46,750 $59,490
Total Invoice $43,545 $55,759

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,857
Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3STS
TrimS3Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10300, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-17
Total Price$46,750$59,490
Adjustments for Features-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,060$59,490
Total Invoice$43,545$55,759
Adjustments for Features-6430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,902$55,759

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3STS
TrimS3Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,290$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6430

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Cadillac STS

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3STS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in116.4 in
Length175.4 in196.7 in
Width70.7 in72.6 in
Height55.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,125 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 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
235/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120058%
Total Not Requested87542%

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