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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: $37,620

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,046

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $10,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V2.0T3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $25,035 $33,364
Navigation System 2,145        
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150 1,100 1,100
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Premium Package       1,500  
Convenience Package       1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,150 1,150
Sport Package       1,400 1,400
Navigation system       1,950 1,950
Navigation System 1,888        
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012 1,023 1,023
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Premium Package       1,396  
Convenience Package       1,675  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       441 441
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,069 1,069
Sport Package       1,303 1,303
Navigation system       1,813 1,813
Options (change) 3,295 0 1,150 9,875 6,575
Options (change) 2,900 0 1,012 9,186 6,115
Destination 895 895 895 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $48,380 $50,645 $66,560 $37,620 $43,275
Total Invoice $45,554 $47,908 $62,313 $35,046 $40,304

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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: $8,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,592
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V2.0T3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
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)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,380$50,645$66,560$37,620$43,275
Adjustments for Features-2,035-4,000-3,5100-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,345$46,645$63,050$37,620$40,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$16,705$0$2,805
Total Invoice$45,554$47,908$62,313$35,046$40,304
Adjustments for Features-1,916-3,784-3,2860-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,638$44,124$59,027$35,046$37,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$486$15,389$0$2,604

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V2.0T3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150  
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$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
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 
Boost gauge  $75  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting $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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,040$7,005$6,515$3,005$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$4,000$3,510$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,916-3,784-3,2860-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,061 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

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 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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

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