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

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Cadillac ATS vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,415

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $2,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,949

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $2,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
ModelATSATSA3 / S3
TrimPerformancePremiumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,895 $44,895 $41,100
Base Invoice $39,590 $42,425 $38,224
Cold Weather Package 600 600  
Driver Assist Package 3,645 3,220  
CUE and Navigation 795    
Sunroof 1,050 1,050  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Cargo organizer 140 140 70
Cargo net 60 60 150
3.6L V6 1,800 1,800  
AWD 2,000 1,100  
Advanced Technology Package     1,400
Prestige Package     5,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Rear side airbags     350
Cold Weather Package 528 528  
Driver Assist Package 3,208 2,834  
CUE and Navigation 700    
Sunroof 924 924  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Cargo organizer 123 123 65
Cargo net 53 53 139
3.6L V6 1,701 1,701  
AWD 1,870 1,029  
Advanced Technology Package     1,302
Prestige Package     5,488
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511
Rear side airbags     325
Options (change) 10,090 7,970 8,420
Options (change) 9,107 7,192 7,830
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $52,880 $53,760 $50,415
Total Invoice $49,592 $50,512 $46,949

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,379
Model Year201320132015
ModelATSATSA3 / S3
TrimPerformancePremiumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine321hp V6321hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,880$53,760$50,415
Adjustments for Features0-300-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,880$53,460$49,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$49,592$50,512$46,949
Adjustments for Features0-282-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,592$50,230$46,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$638$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201320132015
ModelATSATSA3 / S3
TrimPerformancePremiumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,450$7,750$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-736

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132015
ModelATSA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length182.8 in175.4 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height55.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,689 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume10.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Performance

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested212561%
Total Not Requested137539%

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