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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,750

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $5,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,545

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $4,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelCTSA3 / S3
TrimCTS-VS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,475 $42,500
Base Invoice $45,372 $39,527
Sunroof 1,200  
Technology Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   150
Sunroof 996  
Technology Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   139
Options (change) 1,200 3,325
Options (change) 996 3,093
Destination 720 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $52,695 $46,750
Total Invoice $48,388 $43,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,724
Model Year20062016
ModelCTSA3 / S3
TrimCTS-VS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$52,695$46,750
Adjustments for Features0-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,695$41,510
Total Invoice$48,388$43,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,388$38,664

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelCTSA3 / S3
TrimCTS-VS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,075$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,881

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelCTSA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in103.8 in
Length190.1 in175.4 in
Width70.6 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,850 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft312.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

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