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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,525

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $19,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,617

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $19,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelDTSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlatinumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $31,200 $42,900
Base Invoice $56,581 $29,016 $39,898
Adaptive cruise control 1,695    
Prestige Package   8,950 5,500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Cargo mat   155 155
Cargo net   150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
235/35YR19     1,500
Adaptive cruise control 1,492    
Prestige Package   8,325 5,116
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Cargo mat   144 144
Cargo net   139 139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
235/35YR19     1,397
Options (change) 1,695 10,375 8,175
Options (change) 1,492 9,651 7,606
Destination 920 950 950
Total Price $62,490 $42,525 $52,025
Total Invoice $58,993 $39,617 $48,454

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,342
Model Year201120172017
ModelDTSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlatinumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA4S7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$62,490$42,525$52,025
Adjustments for Features-1,0950-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,395$42,525$48,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,050
Total Invoice$58,993$39,617$48,454
Adjustments for Features-1,0340-3,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,959$39,617$45,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,624

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201120172017
ModelDTSA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlatinumA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Alloy wheels $350$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$9,600$8,505$11,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$0$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0340-3,213

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20112017
ModelDTSA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in103.8 in
Length207.6 in175.4 in
Width74.8 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.3,198 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested327548%
Total Not Requested351552%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested202545%
Total Not Requested246555%

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