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

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

Lowest Total Price: $49,520

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $11,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,127

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $11,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelELRA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $65,000 $38,350
Base Invoice $62,075 $35,666
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,995  
Cargo organizer 140 75
All-weather floor mats 140 100
Prestige Package   8,450
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,756  
Cargo organizer 123 70
All-weather floor mats 123 94
Prestige Package   7,860
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,275 10,195
Options (change) 2,002 9,486
Destination 995 975
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $60,770 $49,520
Total Invoice $57,572 $46,127

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,151
Model Year20162018
ModelELRA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine233hp E+186hp I4
TransmissionCVTS7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$60,770$49,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,770$46,615
Total Invoice$57,572$46,127
Adjustments for Features0-2,706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,572$43,421

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

Model Year20162018
ModelELRA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regeneration paddles$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog light, rear $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,225$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,706

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

Model Year20162018
ModelELRA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.1 in102.2 in
Length186.0 in175.4 in
Width72.7 in70.2 in
Height55.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,066 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.9 in45.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.59.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested427570%
Total Not Requested186530%

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