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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,220

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $18,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,635

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $17,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelCTSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimVsport PremiumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,340 $42,900
Base Invoice $64,833 $39,898
Prestige Package   5,500
235/35YR19   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   150
Universal garage door opener   295
Rear side airbags   350
Prestige Package   5,116
235/35YR19   1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   139
Universal garage door opener   274
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 0 8,370
Options (change) 0 7,787
Destination 995 950
Total Price $70,335 $52,220
Total Invoice $65,828 $48,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,028
Model Year20152017
ModelCTSA3 / S3 / RS3
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$70,335$52,220
Adjustments for Features-1,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,090$52,220
Total Invoice$65,828$48,635
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,663$48,635

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20152017
ModelCTSA3 / S3 / RS3
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 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50
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$9,525$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1650

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20152017
ModelCTSA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in103.8 in
Length195.5 in175.4 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,198 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested330073%
Total Not Requested119027%

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