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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: $35,495

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,074

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelDTSA3
TrimPremium2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,825 $27,270
Base Invoice $51,809 $25,361
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Cold Weather Package   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
6-speed manual   0
Navigation system   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Cold Weather Package   466
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
6-speed manual   0
Navigation system   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 0 7,350
Options (change) 0 6,838
Destination 920 875
Total Price $55,745 $35,495
Total Invoice $52,729 $33,074

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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: $16,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,037
Model Year20112012
ModelDTSA3
TrimPremium2.0T
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$55,745$35,495
Adjustments for Features-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,920$35,495
Total Invoice$52,729$33,074
Adjustments for Features-3,6180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,111$33,074

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112012
ModelDTSA3
TrimPremium2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
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 
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 
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
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 
Total Value of Features$7,315$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6180

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112012
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
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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