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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,195

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $13,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,591

Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $12,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelCTSCTSCTSQ3
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $32,900
Base Invoice $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $30,596
Performance Luxury Package 3,005      
Navigation System 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Roof rack 325 325 325  
Convenience Package       1,350
Navigation Plus Package       2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Universal garage door opener       295
Performance Luxury Package 2,644      
Navigation System 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Roof rack 286 286 286  
Convenience Package       1,256
Navigation Plus Package       1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Universal garage door opener       274
Options (change) 6,975 675 1,475 4,320
Options (change) 6,138 594 1,298 4,020
Destination 895 895 895 975
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,060 $51,320 $66,885 $38,195
Total Invoice $48,792 $48,502 $62,599 $35,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,832
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelCTSCTSCTSQ3
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$52,060$51,320$66,885$38,195
Adjustments for Features-640-6400-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,420$50,680$66,885$37,630
Cost Above Minimum$740$0$16,205$0
Total Invoice$48,792$48,502$62,599$35,591
Adjustments for Features-600-6050-526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,192$47,897$62,599$35,065
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$14,702$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi Q3

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelCTSCTSCTSQ3
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-V2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start$150$150$150 
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$0$0 
Hill descent control   $250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,890$4,890$4,250$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$640$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments-600-6050-526

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122018
ModelCTSQ3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in102.5 in
Length191.6 in172.8 in
Width72.6 in72.1 in
Height59.1 in62.6 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested112554%
Total Not Requested94046%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested71572%
Total Not Requested27528%

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