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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: $38,120

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,510

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $18,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelSTSSTSA3A3
TrimV8STS-V2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,520 $73,070 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $43,956 $67,704 $25,035 $33,364
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 10,740      
Sunroof   1,200    
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Convenience Package     1,800  
S Line Package     2,000  
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,150 1,150
Sport Package     1,400 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 8,914      
Sunroof   996    
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Convenience Package     1,675  
S Line Package     1,860  
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,069 1,069
Sport Package     1,303 1,303
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441 441
Options (change) 10,740 1,200 10,375 6,575
Options (change) 8,914 996 9,650 6,115
Destination 720 720 825 825
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $58,980 $77,090 $38,120 $43,275
Total Invoice $53,590 $71,520 $35,510 $40,304

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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: $17,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,754
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelSTSSTSA3A3
TrimV8STS-V2.0T3.2
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, 15195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$58,980$77,090$38,120$43,275
Adjustments for Features-3,660-4,1250-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,320$72,965$38,120$40,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,645$0$2,505
Total Invoice$53,590$71,520$35,510$40,304
Adjustments for Features-3,326-3,8270-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,264$67,693$35,510$37,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,429$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelSTSSTSA3A3
TrimV8STS-V2.0T3.2
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
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$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$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$200  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,800$8,265$4,140$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,660$4,125$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,326-3,8270-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062009
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 1SF
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested364054%
Total Not Requested315046%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested103082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

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