Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2018 Audi A3 / S3 Audi A3 / S3 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 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.

Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,150

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $11,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,567

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $12,015

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelCTSCTSA3 / S3
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $42,500
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $39,527
Technology Package 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 575
Prestige Package     6,150
235/35YR19     1,500
Cargo net     150
Rear side airbags     350
Technology Package 2,537    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 536
Prestige Package     5,718
235/35YR19     1,397
Cargo net     139
Rear side airbags     325
Options (change) 3,445 595 8,725
Options (change) 3,067 530 8,115
Destination 995 995 925
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $52,150
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $48,567

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Cadillac CTS dealer quotes or Audi A3 / S3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,760
Model Year201820182016
ModelCTSCTSA3 / S3
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT8T8S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$63,935$72,685$52,150
Adjustments for Features-2,380-3,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,555$69,680$52,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$48,567
Adjustments for Features-2,255-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,327$66,210$48,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,883$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201820182016
ModelCTSCTSA3 / S3
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$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 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$10,795$11,420$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$3,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,255-2,8550

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182016
ModelCTSA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in103.8 in
Length195.5 in175.4 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,176 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested107551%
Total Not Requested102549%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested292569%
Total Not Requested132531%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Cadillac models.