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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: $35,645

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,213

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $15,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $25,361 $28,134
Aluminum trim 0          
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package         2,000 2,000
Convenience Package         1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package         500 500
Panoramic sunroof         1,100 1,100
Rear side airbags         350 350
iPod integration         -200 -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
Aluminum trim 0          
Navigation system         1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package         1,860 1,860
Convenience Package         1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package         466 466
Panoramic sunroof         1,023 1,023
Rear side airbags         325 325
iPod integration         -186 -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,500 7,500
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 6,977 6,977
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $52,265 $56,665 $61,065 $70,335 $35,645 $38,625
Total Invoice $49,189 $53,046 $57,160 $65,828 $33,213 $35,986

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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: $11,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,884
Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6T8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
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$52,265$56,665$61,065$70,335$35,645$38,625
Adjustments for Features-5,410-8,010-9,985-10,9600-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,855$48,655$51,080$59,375$35,645$37,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$4,225$12,520$0$1,930
Total Invoice$49,189$53,046$57,160$65,828$33,213$35,986
Adjustments for Features-5,092-7,498-9,346-10,2580-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,097$45,548$47,814$55,570$33,213$35,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,451$3,717$11,473$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium2.0T2.0 TDI
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$0
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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
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  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
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  
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  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
MP3-compatible player    $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  
USB port$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100     
Heated second row seats $200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200  
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  
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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, 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,475$10,075$12,050$13,025$2,065$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,410$8,010$9,985$10,960$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,092-7,498-9,346-10,2580-978

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152011
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
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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