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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,645 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||||
| Difference: $17,940 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,213 Audi A3 2.0T | |||||||
| Difference: $17,707 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium Luxury | V-Sport | V-Sport Premium Luxury | CTS-V | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $51,995 | $59,495 | $60,995 | $71,095 | $86,295 | $27,270 | $30,250 |
| Base Invoice | $49,395 | $56,520 | $57,945 | $67,540 | $81,980 | $25,361 | $28,134 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 475 | 475 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Luxury Package | 2,500 | ||||||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | |||||
| iPod integration | -200 | -200 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 443 | 443 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,291 | 1,291 | 1,023 | 1,023 | |||
| Luxury Package | 2,225 | ||||||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 1,186 | 1,186 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,860 | 1,860 | |||||
| Rear side airbags | 325 | 325 | |||||
| iPod integration | -186 | -186 | |||||
| Options (change) | 595 | 595 | 2,045 | 595 | 3,950 | 7,500 | 7,500 |
| Options (change) | 530 | 530 | 1,821 | 530 | 3,516 | 6,977 | 6,977 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $53,585 | $61,085 | $64,035 | $72,685 | $92,240 | $35,645 | $38,625 |
| Total Invoice | $50,920 | $58,045 | $60,761 | $69,065 | $87,491 | $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: $11,735 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,811 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium Luxury | V-Sport | V-Sport Premium Luxury | CTS-V | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 268hp I4 | 335hp V6 | 420hp V6 | 420hp V6 | 640hp V8 | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 265/35-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $53,585 | $61,085 | $64,035 | $72,685 | $92,240 | $35,645 | $38,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,205 | -9,105 | -7,630 | -11,705 | -10,805 | 0 | -1,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,380 | $51,980 | $56,405 | $60,980 | $81,435 | $35,645 | $37,575 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,600 | $9,025 | $13,600 | $34,055 | $0 | $1,930 |
| Total Invoice | $50,920 | $58,045 | $60,761 | $69,065 | $87,491 | $33,213 | $35,986 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,896 | -8,652 | -7,240 | -11,122 | -10,249 | 0 | -978 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,024 | $49,393 | $53,521 | $57,943 | $77,242 | $33,213 | $35,008 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,369 | $8,497 | $12,919 | $32,218 | $0 | $1,795 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium Luxury | V-Sport | V-Sport Premium Luxury | CTS-V | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr 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 | $0 | |||||
| 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 | ||||
| Performance traction management | $250 | ||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | $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 | ||||||
| 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 | |||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||||
| 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 | $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 | |||||
| Rear camera mirror | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| 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 | $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 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $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 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $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 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,295 | $11,195 | $9,720 | $13,795 | $12,895 | $2,090 | $3,140 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,205 | $9,105 | $7,630 | $11,705 | $10,805 | $0 | $1,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,896 | -8,652 | -7,240 | -11,122 | -10,249 | 0 | -978 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | CTS | A3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 195.5 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,656 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.2 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.3 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 | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.7 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.7 | 54.6 ft3 |
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 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 27% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1455 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 8% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 27% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1455 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 8% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
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