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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: $35,240

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,827

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535 $24,115 $32,471
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 495   450 450
Panoramic sunroof         1,250 1,100 1,100
Luxury Package         1,600    
S Line Package           2,500  
Convenience Package           350  
Navigation system           1,950 1,950
Xenon HID headlights           800 800
Heated front seats           450 450
Bluetooth cell phone link           435 435
Rear side airbags           350 350
iPod integration           0 0
Sunshades, second row           150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 436   418 418
Panoramic sunroof         1,100 1,023 1,023
Luxury Package         1,408    
S Line Package           2,326  
Convenience Package           325  
Navigation system           1,813 1,813
Xenon HID headlights           745 745
Heated front seats           418 418
Bluetooth cell phone link           405 405
Rear side airbags           325 325
iPod integration           0 0
Sunshades, second row           139 139
Options (change) 495 495 495 495 2,850 8,535 5,685
Options (change) 436 436 436 436 2,508 7,937 5,286
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $52,775 $57,775 $62,175 $71,445 $88,840 $35,240 $41,375
Total Invoice $49,639 $54,057 $58,171 $66,839 $83,038 $32,827 $38,532

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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: $11,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,755
Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$52,775$57,775$62,175$71,445$88,840$35,240$41,375
Adjustments for Features-6,440-9,140-11,115-11,740-10,8400-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,335$48,635$51,060$59,705$78,000$35,240$38,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$4,725$13,370$31,665$0$3,285
Total Invoice$49,639$54,057$58,171$66,839$83,038$32,827$38,532
Adjustments for Features-6,057-8,552-10,399-10,983-10,1320-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,582$45,505$47,772$55,856$72,906$32,827$35,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,923$4,190$12,274$29,324$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2016201620162016201620082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual     $150 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD     $0 
AWD      $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850   
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500   
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$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Performance traction management    $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200   $200  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera    $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100$100
Rear air vents$100      
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500  
Differential cooler    $0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0     
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Carbon fiber hood    $0  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100   
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration     $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot     $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Fog lights     $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100
Carbon fiber trim    $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates$100      
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels $350  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Total Value of Features$8,790$11,490$13,465$14,090$13,190$2,350$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,440$9,140$11,115$11,740$10,840$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,057-8,552-10,399-10,983-10,1320-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,656 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
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested42535%
Total Not Requested77565%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested210579%
Total Not Requested55021%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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