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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,340

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $7,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,640

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $6,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelDTSA3
TrimLuxury3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,195 $34,915
Base Invoice $38,517 $32,471
Cargo net 65  
Navigation system 1,995 1,950
Luxury II Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Cargo net 54  
Navigation system 1,656 1,813
Luxury II Package 2,338  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
Heated front seats   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Options (change) 4,560 3,650
Options (change) 4,048 3,394
Destination 795 775
Total Price $46,550 $39,340
Total Invoice $43,360 $36,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,869
Model Year20062008
ModelDTSA3
TrimLuxury3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$46,550$39,340
Adjustments for Features0-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,550$39,180
Total Invoice$43,360$36,640
Adjustments for Features0-149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,360$36,491

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062008
ModelDTSA3
TrimLuxury3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,415$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-149

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062008
ModelDTSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.6 in101.5 in
Length207.6 in168.7 in
Width74.8 in69.5 in
Height57.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.854.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Luxury II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested85038%
Total Not Requested137562%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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