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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: $51,845

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $18,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,281

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $17,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelCTSA3 / S3
TrimVsport PremiumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,070 $41,100
Base Invoice $64,580 $38,224
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
235/35YR19   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Cargo net   150
Rear side airbags   350
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
235/35YR19   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Cargo net   139
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 0 9,850
Options (change) 0 9,162
Destination 925 895
Total Price $69,995 $51,845
Total Invoice $65,505 $48,281

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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: $16,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,483
Model Year20142015
ModelCTSA3 / S3
TrimVsport PremiumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine420hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$69,995$51,845
Adjustments for Features-1,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,135$51,845
Total Invoice$65,505$48,281
Adjustments for Features-1,7410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,764$48,281

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015
ModelCTSA3 / S3
TrimVsport PremiumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,775$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7410

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015
ModelCTSA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in103.8 in
Length195.5 in175.4 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,751 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested212561%
Total Not Requested137539%

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