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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: $35,660

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,861

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295 $25,340 $33,980
Base Invoice $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980 $23,404 $31,561
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 595   450 450
Panoramic sunroof     1,450   1,450 1,100 1,100
Luxury Package         2,500    
Cold Weather Package           700 700
S Line Package           2,200  
Technology Package           1,500 1,250
Rear side airbags           350 350
Navigation system           1,950 1,950
Audio Package           1,350  
Satellite radio             350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530 530   410 410
Panoramic sunroof     1,291   1,291 1,001 1,001
Luxury Package         2,225    
Cold Weather Package           637 637
S Line Package           2,002  
Technology Package           1,365 1,138
Rear side airbags           319 319
Navigation system           1,774 1,775
Audio Package           1,229  
Satellite radio             319
Options (change) 595 595 2,045 595 3,950 9,600 6,150
Options (change) 530 530 1,821 530 3,516 8,737 5,599
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $53,585 $61,085 $64,035 $72,685 $92,240 $35,660 $40,850
Total Invoice $50,920 $58,045 $60,761 $69,065 $87,491 $32,861 $37,880

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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: $11,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,664
Model Year2018201820182018201820072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp 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?, 13195, 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$53,585$61,085$64,035$72,685$92,240$35,660$40,850
Adjustments for Features-6,730-9,730-8,155-12,255-10,7050-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,855$51,355$55,880$60,430$81,535$35,660$37,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$9,025$13,575$34,680$0$2,040
Total Invoice$50,920$58,045$60,761$69,065$87,491$32,861$37,880
Adjustments for Features-6,395-9,246-7,738-11,645-10,1540-2,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,525$48,799$53,023$57,420$77,337$32,861$34,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,274$8,498$12,895$32,812$0$2,098

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820182018201820072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSA3A3
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-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  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850   
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$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  
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$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   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200   
Backup collision intervention   $150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25$25$25  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Performance traction management    $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0  
Rearview camera$200   $200  
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera    $150  
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 $100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250$250  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500$500  
Differential cooler    $0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$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   
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  
CD changer, remote     $200$200
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
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  
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$75  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Fog lights     $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250  
Rear camera mirror $200 $200$200  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$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  
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$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,045$12,045$10,470$14,570$13,020$2,315$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,730$9,730$8,155$12,255$10,705$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,395-9,246-7,738-11,645-10,1540-2,921

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182007
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 row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested165575%
Total Not Requested55025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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