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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,955

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $10,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,386

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $10,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelDTSA3 / S3
TrimPlatinumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $42,500
Base Invoice $56,581 $39,527
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
235/35YR19   1,500
Prestige Package   6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   150
Cargo mat   155
Adaptive cruise control 1,492  
235/35YR19   1,397
Prestige Package   5,718
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   139
Cargo mat   144
Options (change) 1,695 8,530
Options (change) 1,492 7,934
Destination 920 925
Total Price $62,490 $51,955
Total Invoice $58,993 $48,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,855
Model Year20112016
ModelDTSA3 / S3
TrimPlatinumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/35-19
Total Price$62,490$51,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,490$50,615
Total Invoice$58,993$48,386
Adjustments for Features0-1,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,993$47,138

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelDTSA3 / S3
TrimPlatinumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,350$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,248

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelDTSA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in103.8 in
Length207.6 in175.4 in
Width74.8 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested167539%
Total Not Requested257561%

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