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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: $38,775

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $3,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,119

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $2,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelCTSA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,675 $35,875
Base Invoice $31,486 $33,364
Luxury Collection 2,650  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Panoramic sunroof 900 1,100
3.6L V6 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
AWD 1,900  
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Luxury Collection 2,200  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Panoramic sunroof 747 1,023
3.6L V6 1,072  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
AWD 1,577  
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Options (change) 8,000 2,075
Options (change) 6,883 1,930
Destination 745 825
Total Price $42,420 $38,775
Total Invoice $39,114 $36,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,056
Model Year20082009
ModelCTSA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine304hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$42,420$38,775
Adjustments for Features0-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,420$38,710
Total Invoice$39,114$36,119
Adjustments for Features0-61
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,114$36,058

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
ModelCTSA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65
Value of Feature Adjustments0-61

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

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
ModelCTSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.4 in101.5 in
Length191.6 in168.7 in
Width72.5 in69.5 in
Height58.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.654.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested135051%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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