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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: $35,795

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $11,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,354

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.62.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,565 $43,365 $48,665 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $39,279 $40,980 $45,988 $25,361 $28,134
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   1,100 1,100
Roof rack 325 325 325    
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
Aluminum roof rails       500 500
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220    
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   1,023 1,023
Roof rack 286 286 286    
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
Aluminum roof rails       466 466
Navigation system       1,860 1,860
Options (change) 4,620 3,620 575 7,650 7,650
Options (change) 4,066 3,186 506 7,118 7,118
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Total Price $47,010 $47,810 $50,065 $35,795 $38,775
Total Invoice $44,170 $44,991 $47,319 $33,354 $36,127

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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: $8,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,622
Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.62.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$47,010$47,810$50,065$35,795$38,775
Adjustments for Features-2,335-2,335-4,2500-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,675$45,475$45,815$35,795$37,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$1,140$0$1,930
Total Invoice$44,170$44,991$47,319$33,354$36,127
Adjustments for Features-2,194-2,197-4,0170-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,976$42,794$43,302$33,354$35,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$818$1,326$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102010201020112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.62.0T2.0 TDI
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$0
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$250$250
Rearview camera  $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
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  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
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
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$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
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,140$7,055$2,805$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$2,335$4,250$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,194-2,197-4,0170-978

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102011
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
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested74054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
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 wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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