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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: $34,970

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $9,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,582

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelCTSCTSA3A3
TrimBaseCTS-V2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $25,361 $27,853
Luxury Collection 2,755      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire 250      
Panoramic sunroof 900 900 1,100 1,100
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
iPod integration     -200 -200
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,000 1,000
Luxury Collection 2,287      
Navigation System 2,610 1,780    
Temporary spare tire 208      
Panoramic sunroof 747 747 1,023 1,023
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
iPod integration     -186 -186
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     930 930
Options (change) 7,050 3,045 6,875 6,875
Options (change) 5,852 2,527 6,396 6,396
Destination 775 775 825 825
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 -1,300
Total Price $44,090 $64,700 $34,970 $36,350
Total Invoice $40,535 $59,228 $32,582 $33,774

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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: $8,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,815
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelCTSCTSA3A3
TrimBaseCTS-V2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Enginehp 556hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$44,090$64,700$34,970$36,350
Adjustments for Features-150-2,6500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,940$62,050$34,970$35,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,110$0$430
Total Invoice$40,535$59,228$32,582$33,774
Adjustments for Features-138-2,4260-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,397$56,802$32,582$32,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,405$0$309

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2009200920102010
ModelCTSCTSA3A3
TrimBaseCTS-V2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
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$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,115$5,615$2,965$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$2,650$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-138-2,4260-883

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092010
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 Weight3,862 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

Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested134050%
Total Not Requested135050%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested74054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115569%
Total Not Requested52531%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115569%
Total Not Requested52531%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

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