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

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

Lowest Total Price: $62,000

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $7,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,731

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $7,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelATSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimATS-VRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,465 $54,900
Base Invoice $56,535 $51,058
Luxury Package 2,500  
Safety and Security Package 1,850  
8-speed shiftable automatic 2,000  
Protection Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 575
Synthetic suede steering wheel 300  
Sunroof 1,050  
Technology Package   3,200
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Rear side airbags   350
Carbon fiber trim   600
Luxury Package 2,200  
Safety and Security Package 1,628  
8-speed shiftable automatic 1,760  
Protection Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 536
Synthetic suede steering wheel 264  
Sunroof 924  
Technology Package   2,976
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Rear side airbags   326
Carbon fiber trim   558
Options (change) 8,195 6,125
Options (change) 7,212 5,698
Destination 995 975
Total Price $69,655 $62,000
Total Invoice $64,742 $57,731

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,260
Model Year20162018
ModelATSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimATS-VRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine464hp V6400hp I5
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-18235/35-19
Total Price$69,655$62,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,655$59,585
Total Invoice$64,742$57,731
Adjustments for Features0-2,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,742$55,482

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

Model Year20162018
ModelATSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimATS-VRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Performance traction management$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tire inflation kit (optional)$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber hood$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,440$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,249

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

Model Year20162018
ModelATSA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length182.8 in175.4 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height55.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,700 lb.3,593 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 ATS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested192575%
Total Not Requested65025%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear side airbags300Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested87540%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tire inflation kit (optional)0No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested122552%
Total Not Requested114048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

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