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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: $33,120

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,861

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.62.0T3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,565 $43,365 $48,665 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $39,279 $40,980 $45,988 $25,035 $33,364
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   1,100 1,100
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Premium Package       1,500  
Convenience Package       1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220    
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   1,023 1,023
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Premium Package       1,396  
Convenience Package       1,675  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       441 441
Options (change) 1,150 1,150 250 5,375 2,075
Options (change) 1,012 1,012 220 5,001 1,930
Destination 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $43,540 $45,340 $49,740 $33,120 $38,775
Total Invoice $41,116 $42,817 $47,033 $30,861 $36,119

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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: $8,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,159
Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.62.0T3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 10300, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$43,540$45,340$49,740$33,120$38,775
Adjustments for Features-2,220-2,510-5,1500-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,320$42,830$44,590$33,120$35,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,510$3,270$0$2,805
Total Invoice$41,116$42,817$47,033$30,861$36,119
Adjustments for Features-2,096-2,370-4,8700-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,020$40,447$42,163$30,861$33,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,427$3,143$0$2,603

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102010201020092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.62.0T3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250  
Remote start  $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera  $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0   
DVD-compatible player  $0  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation system  $600  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information  $25  
USB port $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$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$100$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,640$7,280$2,130$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$2,510$5,150$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,096-2,370-4,8700-2,655

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102009
ModelCTSA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.4 in101.5 in
Length191.6 in168.7 in
Width72.6 in69.5 in
Height59.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,032 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 Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium 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
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested68064%
Total Not Requested37536%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

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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