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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: $35,170

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,768

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $14,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSTSSTSSTSA3A3
TrimV6V8STS-V2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,775 $53,275 $77,575 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $40,930 $49,812 $71,083 $25,361 $27,853
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,540        
Luxury Collection 3,650        
Premium Luxury Collection   3,200      
Sunroof     1,200    
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Convenience Package       1,000 1,000
Premium Plus Package       2,000 2,000
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Panoramic sunroof       1,100 1,100
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,938        
Luxury Collection 3,030        
Premium Luxury Collection   2,656      
Sunroof     996    
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Convenience Package       930 930
Premium Plus Package       1,860 1,860
Navigation system       1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Panoramic sunroof       1,023 1,023
Options (change) 7,190 3,200 1,200 7,075 7,075
Options (change) 5,968 2,656 996 6,582 6,582
Destination 775 775 775 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 -1,300
Total Price $51,740 $57,250 $81,650 $35,170 $36,550
Total Invoice $47,673 $53,243 $74,954 $32,768 $33,960

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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: $13,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,832
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSTSSTSSTSA3A3
TrimV6V8STS-V2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15300, 15300, 15195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$51,740$57,250$81,650$35,170$36,550
Adjustments for Features-3,335-2,485-5,9000-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,405$54,765$75,750$35,170$35,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,360$27,345$0$430
Total Invoice$47,673$53,243$74,954$32,768$33,960
Adjustments for Features-3,073-2,311-5,4160-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,600$50,932$69,538$32,768$33,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,332$24,938$0$309

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelSTSSTSSTSA3A3
TrimV6V8STS-V2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$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$150  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200  
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Headlight washers$50 $50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,450$6,600$10,015$4,115$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$2,485$5,900$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,073-2,311-5,4160-883

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082010
ModelSTSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.4 in101.5 in
Length196.7 in168.7 in
Width72.6 in69.5 in
Height57.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,974 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 V6

Preferred Equipment Group 1SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cargo net40Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested69034%
Total Not Requested135066%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210068%
Total Not Requested97532%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160069%
Total Not Requested72531%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

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 nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130578%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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 nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130578%
Total Not Requested37522%

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