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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: $34,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,250

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $22,998 $31,561
CD player, remote 300 300 300 300    
Aluminum trim 0          
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Sport Package         1,800  
Convenience Package         675  
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Sound Package         900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         450 450
Satellite radio         350 350
Rear side airbags         350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link         435 435
Panoramic sunroof         1,100 1,100
Xenon HID headlights         650 800
CD player, remote 264 264 264 264    
Aluminum trim 0          
Cold Weather Package         637 637
Sport Package         1,638  
Convenience Package         614  
Navigation system         1,787 1,775
Sound Package         819  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         410 410
Satellite radio         319 319
Rear side airbags         319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link         396 396
Panoramic sunroof         1,001 1,001
Xenon HID headlights         592 728
Options (change) 300 300 300 300 9,360 6,135
Options (change) 264 264 264 264 8,532 5,585
Destination 995 995 995 995 720 720
Total Price $52,565 $56,965 $61,365 $70,635 $34,820 $40,835
Total Invoice $49,453 $53,310 $57,424 $66,092 $32,250 $37,866

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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: $11,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,502
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$52,565$56,965$61,365$70,635$34,820$40,835
Adjustments for Features-6,060-8,760-10,660-11,6350-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,505$48,205$50,705$59,000$34,820$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$4,200$12,495$0$2,715
Total Invoice$49,453$53,310$57,424$66,092$32,250$37,866
Adjustments for Features-5,701-8,198-9,975-10,8870-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,752$45,112$47,449$55,205$32,250$34,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,360$3,697$11,453$0$2,556

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300  
6-speed manual    $150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Ski sack    $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$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  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Boost gauge   $75  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights    $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500  
Alloy wheels $350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,225$10,925$12,825$13,800$2,165$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,060$8,760$10,660$11,635$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,701-8,198-9,975-10,8870-3,060

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152006
ModelCTSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.6 in101.5 in
Length195.5 in168.7 in
Width72.2 in69.5 in
Height57.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.754.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested160578%
Total Not Requested45022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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