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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $52,105 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3 | ||||
| Difference: $10,810 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $48,530 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3 | ||||
| Difference: $11,144 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Premium Luxury | V-Sport Premium Luxury | CTS-V | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $59,495 | $71,095 | $86,295 | $43,650 |
| Base Invoice | $56,520 | $67,540 | $81,980 | $40,596 |
| Performance Seat and Cluster Package | 1,830 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 595 | 595 | 575 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 595 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,450 | |||
| Luxury Package | 2,500 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,300 | |||
| S Sport Package | 1,100 | |||
| Cargo net | 155 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | |||
| Performance Seat and Cluster Package | 1,629 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 530 | 530 | 536 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 530 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,291 | |||
| Luxury Package | 2,225 | |||
| Prestige Package | 4,930 | |||
| S Sport Package | 1,024 | |||
| Cargo net | 144 | |||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,425 | 595 | 4,545 | 7,480 |
| Options (change) | 2,159 | 530 | 4,046 | 6,959 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $62,915 | $72,685 | $92,835 | $52,105 |
| Total Invoice | $59,674 | $69,065 | $88,021 | $48,530 |
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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: $10,895 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,223 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Premium Luxury | V-Sport Premium Luxury | CTS-V | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 335hp V6 | 420hp V6 | 640hp V8 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 265/35-19 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $62,915 | $72,685 | $92,835 | $52,105 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,975 | -1,075 | -85 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,915 | $70,710 | $91,760 | $52,020 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,795 | $28,845 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $59,674 | $69,065 | $88,021 | $48,530 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,877 | -1,019 | -79 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $59,674 | $67,188 | $87,002 | $48,451 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,514 | $27,328 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Premium Luxury | V-Sport Premium Luxury | CTS-V | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Remote start | $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 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | |||
| Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Following distance indicator | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Performance traction management | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | $500 | ||
| Differential cooler | $0 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Carbon fiber hood | $0 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Rear camera mirror | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,645 | $11,620 | $10,720 | $9,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,975 | $1,075 | $85 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,877 | -1,019 | -79 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | CTS | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 195.5 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,656 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.2 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
| Performance Seat and Cluster Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 425 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Rear camera mirror | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 79% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1890 | 46% |
| S Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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