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

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,650

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $19,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,314

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $18,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelCTSA3 / S3
TrimCTS-VS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,215 $42,500
Base Invoice $59,106 $39,527
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595 400
Panoramic sunroof 1,150  
Technology Package   2,600
235/35YR19   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   150
Painted brake calipers (optional) 524 372
Panoramic sunroof 1,012  
Technology Package   2,418
235/35YR19   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   139
Options (change) 1,745 5,225
Options (change) 1,536 4,862
Destination 895 925
Gas Tax 2,600 0
Total Price $68,455 $48,650
Total Invoice $64,137 $45,314

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,756
Model Year20132016
ModelCTSA3 / S3
TrimCTS-VS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine556hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$68,455$48,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,455$46,575
Total Invoice$64,137$45,314
Adjustments for Features0-1,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,137$43,381

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132016
ModelCTSA3 / S3
TrimCTS-VS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
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
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
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$5,290$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,933

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132016
ModelCTSA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in103.8 in
Length191.6 in175.4 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.3,176 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
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

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