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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: $35,315

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,908

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelCTSA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,675 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $31,486 $25,361 $28,134
Performance Collection 1,790    
Temporary spare tire 250    
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
iPod integration   -200 -200
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Performance Collection 1,485    
Temporary spare tire 208    
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818    
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
iPod integration   -186 -186
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Navigation system   1,860 1,860
Options (change) 10,255 7,150 7,150
Options (change) 8,511 6,652 6,652
Destination 745 895 895
Total Price $44,675 $35,315 $38,295
Total Invoice $40,742 $32,908 $35,681

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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: $6,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,303
Model Year200820132013
ModelCTSA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Enginehp 200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,675$35,315$38,295
Adjustments for Features-2,7750-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,900$35,315$37,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$40,742$32,908$35,681
Adjustments for Features-2,5310-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,211$32,908$34,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year200820132013
ModelCTSA3A3
TrimBase2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,465$1,690$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5310-978

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,861 lb.3,264 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested192550%
Total Not Requested195050%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested392556%
Total Not Requested314044%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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