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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: $35,305

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $2,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,888

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $1,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelCTSCTSA3A3
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $24,115 $32,471
Sport Package 1,640      
Folding second row seats 400      
Navigation system 2,995   1,950 1,950
Leather seating surfaces 1,300      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Convenience Package     350  
Audio Package     1,000  
S Line Package     2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Heated front seats     450 450
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Sport Package 1,361      
Folding second row seats 332      
Navigation system 2,486   1,813 1,813
Leather seating surfaces 1,079      
Sunroof 996 996    
Convenience Package     325  
Audio Package     930  
S Line Package     2,326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     418 418
Heated front seats     418 418
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 7,535 1,200 8,600 4,750
Options (change) 6,254 996 7,998 4,417
Destination 720 720 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $37,525 $52,695 $35,305 $40,440
Total Invoice $34,342 $48,388 $32,888 $37,663

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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: $3,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,386
Model Year2006200620082008
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$35,305$40,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,000-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,525$51,295$34,305$36,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,770$0$2,485
Total Invoice$34,342$48,388$32,888$37,663
Adjustments for Features0-1,286-932-3,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,342$47,102$31,956$34,264
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,760$0$2,308

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2006200620082008
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
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
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  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
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, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,650$4,050$3,650$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,000$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,286-932-3,399

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062008
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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested198075%
Total Not Requested67525%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%

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