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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,035

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $3,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,535

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCTSCTSA3A3
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $22,998 $31,561
Sport Package 1,640   1,800  
Folding second row seats 400      
Navigation system 2,995   1,950 1,950
Leather seating surfaces 1,300      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Convenience Package     675  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Satellite radio     350 350
Xenon HID headlights     650 800
Sound Package     900  
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Sport Package 1,361   1,638  
Folding second row seats 332      
Navigation system 2,486   1,787 1,775
Leather seating surfaces 1,079      
Sunroof 996 996    
Cold Weather Package     637 637
Convenience Package     614  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     410 410
Satellite radio     319 319
Xenon HID headlights     592 728
Sound Package     819  
Panoramic sunroof     1,001 1,001
Options (change) 7,535 1,200 8,575 5,350
Options (change) 6,254 996 7,817 4,870
Destination 720 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $37,525 $52,695 $34,035 $40,050
Total Invoice $34,342 $48,388 $31,535 $37,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,330
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCTSCTSA3A3
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6400hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$37,525$52,695$34,035$40,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-565-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,525$51,295$33,470$36,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,770$0$2,715
Total Invoice$34,342$48,388$31,535$37,151
Adjustments for Features0-1,286-523-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,342$47,102$31,012$33,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,760$0$2,554

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelCTSCTSA3A3
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Tire-pressure monitor $75  
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,025$4,425$3,590$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$565$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,286-523-3,585

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062006
ModelCTSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.4 in101.5 in
Length190.1 in168.7 in
Width70.6 in69.5 in
Height56.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.554.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested163079%
Total Not Requested42521%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested47590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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