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Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,990

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,595

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelSTSSTSA3A3
TrimV8STS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,520 $73,070 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $43,956 $67,704 $24,115 $32,471
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 4,445      
S Line Package     2,500  
Convenience Package     350  
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Sunroof 996 996    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 3,689      
S Line Package     2,326  
Convenience Package     325  
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
Metallic paint (extra cost)     418 418
Options (change) 5,645 1,200 8,285 5,435
Options (change) 4,685 996 7,705 5,054
Destination 720 720 775 775
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $53,885 $77,090 $34,990 $41,125
Total Invoice $49,361 $71,520 $32,595 $38,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,696
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelSTSSTSA3A3
TrimV8STS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine320hp V8469hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT5T6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$53,885$77,090$34,990$41,125
Adjustments for Features-2,260-4,7750-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,625$72,315$34,990$38,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,690$0$3,285
Total Invoice$49,361$71,520$32,595$38,300
Adjustments for Features-2,070-4,4300-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,291$67,090$32,595$35,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,799$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelSTSSTSA3A3
TrimV8STS-V2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers $50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,200$8,715$3,940$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,260$4,775$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,070-4,4300-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062008
ModelSTSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.4 in101.5 in
Length196.3 in168.7 in
Width72.6 in69.5 in
Height57.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.854.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested139044%
Total Not Requested180056%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested233088%
Total Not Requested32512%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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