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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: $40,725

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $15,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,932

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $14,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelDTSA3
TrimPremium3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,825 $35,875
Base Invoice $51,809 $33,364
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Navigation system   1,813
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 0 4,025
Options (change) 0 3,743
Destination 920 825
Total Price $55,745 $40,725
Total Invoice $52,729 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,496
Model Year20112009
ModelDTSA3
TrimPremium3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$55,745$40,725
Adjustments for Features-1,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,370$40,725
Total Invoice$52,729$37,932
Adjustments for Features-1,3010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,428$37,932

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
ModelDTSA3
TrimPremium3.2
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
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
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,815$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3010

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

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
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
Audi A3 3.2

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%

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