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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,650

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $5,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,545

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $3,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelCTSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCTS-VRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,280 $54,900
Base Invoice $53,326 $51,058
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 2,145  
Panoramic sunroof 900  
Technology Package   3,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation System 1,780  
Panoramic sunroof 747  
Technology Package   2,976
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 3,045 3,775
Options (change) 2,527 3,512
Destination 775 975
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $64,700 $59,650
Total Invoice $59,228 $55,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,036
Model Year20092018
ModelCTSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCTS-VRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8400hp I5
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$64,700$59,650
Adjustments for Features0-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,700$54,975
Total Invoice$59,228$55,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,228$51,192

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20092018
ModelCTSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCTS-VRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,353

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20092018
ModelCTSA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in103.8 in
Length191.6 in175.4 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested116549%
Total Not Requested120051%

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