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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: $34,740

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,363

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $24,115 $32,471
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150 1,100 1,100
Convenience Package         350  
S Line Package         2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         450 450
iPod integration         0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link         435 435
Heated front seats         450 450
Xenon HID headlights         800 800
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012 1,023 1,023
Convenience Package         325  
S Line Package         2,326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         418 418
iPod integration         0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link         405 405
Heated front seats         418 418
Xenon HID headlights         745 745
Navigation system         1,813 1,813
Options (change) 4,645 3,645 350 1,150 8,035 5,185
Options (change) 4,088 3,298 308 1,012 7,473 4,822
Destination 875 875 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $47,285 $48,085 $50,490 $65,685 $34,740 $40,875
Total Invoice $44,430 $45,341 $47,738 $61,493 $32,363 $38,068

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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: $9,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,554
Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$47,285$48,085$50,490$65,685$34,740$40,875
Adjustments for Features-2,675-2,675-4,690-3,9000-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,610$45,410$45,800$61,785$34,740$38,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$1,190$17,175$0$3,285
Total Invoice$44,430$45,341$47,738$61,493$32,363$38,068
Adjustments for Features-2,513-2,522-4,434-3,6510-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,917$42,819$43,304$57,842$32,363$35,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$902$1,387$15,925$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250  
Remote start  $150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75 $75$75
Cargo net    $40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers   $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim  $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,265$5,265$7,280$6,490$2,590$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$2,675$4,690$3,900$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,513-2,522-4,434-3,6510-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112008
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
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested198075%
Total Not Requested67525%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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