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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: $35,170

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,768

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $12,218

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelDTSA3
TrimV82.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,175 $27,270
Base Invoice $40,369 $25,361
Front buckets 0  
Cargo net 95  
Navigation system 2,145 2,000
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Heated front seats 1,425  
FWD 0  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Convenience Package   1,000
6-speed manual   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Front buckets 0  
Cargo net 78  
Navigation system 1,780 1,860
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Heated front seats 1,183  
FWD 0  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Convenience Package   930
6-speed manual   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 4,515 7,075
Options (change) 3,747 6,582
Destination 870 825
Total Price $48,560 $35,170
Total Invoice $44,986 $32,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,060
Model Year20082010
ModelDTSA3
TrimV82.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$48,560$35,170
Adjustments for Features-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,310$35,170
Total Invoice$44,986$32,768
Adjustments for Features-1,1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,828$32,768

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082010
ModelDTSA3
TrimV82.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Total Value of Features$4,465$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1580

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082010
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.3,263 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested120576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

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