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Audi A3 vs. Cadillac XTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Cadillac XTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,765

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,325

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $15,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelA3A3XTSXTSXTSXTSXTS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILuxuryPremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $49,000 $54,670 $62,015 $62,735 $69,785
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $46,060 $51,116 $57,984 $58,657 $65,249
Cold Weather Package 500 500          
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000          
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000          
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,450 1,450   1,450  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 140 140 140 140 140
iPod integration -200 -200          
Rear side airbags 350 350          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 495 495 495 495 495
Temporary spare tire     350 350 350 350 350
Cold Weather Package 466 466          
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860          
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186          
Navigation system 1,860 1,860          
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 1,276 1,276   1,276  
All-weather floor mats 112 112 123 123 123 123 123
iPod integration -186 -186          
Rear side airbags 325 325          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 436 436 436 436 436
Temporary spare tire     308 308 308 308 308
Options (change) 7,620 7,620 2,435 2,435 985 2,435 985
Options (change) 7,089 7,089 2,143 2,143 867 2,143 867
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $35,765 $38,745 $52,430 $58,100 $63,995 $66,165 $71,765
Total Invoice $33,325 $36,098 $49,198 $54,254 $59,846 $61,795 $67,111

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac XTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,210
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelA3A3XTSXTSXTSXTSXTS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILuxuryPremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D304hp V6304hp V6304hp V6410hp V6410hp V6
TransmissionM6S6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 8?, 14?, 14?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20245/40-20
Total Price$35,765$38,745$52,430$58,100$63,995$66,165$71,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-6,035-8,710-12,010-9,885-13,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,765$37,695$46,395$49,390$51,985$56,280$58,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$2,995$5,590$9,885$12,185
Total Invoice$33,325$36,098$49,198$54,254$59,846$61,795$67,111
Adjustments for Features0-978-5,663-8,133-11,231-9,232-12,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,325$35,120$43,535$46,121$48,615$52,563$54,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$2,586$5,080$9,028$11,246

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelA3A3XTSXTSXTSXTSXTS
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILuxuryPremiumPlatinumVsport PremiumVsport Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed automated manual $1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850 $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225 $225
Sunshades, second row    $125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200 $200
Backup collision intervention    $150 $150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0 $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15     
Rear air vents  $100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250
Rear wiper$175$175     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100     
MP3-compatible player$50$50     
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125     
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 $100 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 $200
Leather door panel trim    $250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 $1000
Wood trim  $300$300 $300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  $350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350 $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,965$3,015$8,000$10,675$13,975$11,850$15,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$6,035$8,710$12,010$9,885$13,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-5,663-8,133-11,231-9,232-12,330

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20122015
ModelA3XTS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.7 in
Length168.7 in202.0 in
Width69.5 in72.9 in
Height56.0 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,007 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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