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

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Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,545

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $11,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,281

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $9,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelSTSSTSA3 / S3
TrimV8STS-VS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,520 $73,070 $41,100
Base Invoice $43,956 $67,704 $38,224
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 10,740    
Sunroof   1,200  
Convenience Package     750
Navigation Plus Package     2,600
235/35YR19     1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Cargo net     150
Preferred Equipment Group 1SF 8,914    
Sunroof   996  
Convenience Package     697
Navigation Plus Package     2,418
235/35YR19     1,397
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511
Cargo net     139
Options (change) 10,740 1,200 5,550
Options (change) 8,914 996 5,162
Destination 720 720 895
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $58,980 $77,090 $47,545
Total Invoice $53,590 $71,520 $44,281

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,394
Model Year200620062015
ModelSTSSTSA3 / S3
TrimV8STS-VS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8469hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT5T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17255/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$58,980$77,090$47,545
Adjustments for Features0-465-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,980$76,625$46,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,645$0
Total Invoice$53,590$71,520$44,281
Adjustments for Features0-431-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,590$71,089$43,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,499$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200620062015
ModelSTSSTSA3 / S3
TrimV8STS-VS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Tires, run-flat $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,850$7,315$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-431-1,085

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062015
ModelSTSA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in103.8 in
Length196.3 in175.4 in
Width72.6 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.3 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 link100Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR17 tires200No
255/45VR17 tires200No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested379056%
Total Not Requested300044%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested22553%
Total Not Requested20047%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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