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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: $35,515

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,094

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelSTSSTSSTSA3A3
TrimV6V8STS-V2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,410 $55,910 $80,160 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $43,393 $52,276 $73,448 $25,361 $28,134
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 3,540        
Luxury Collection 3,900        
Premium Luxury Collection   4,155      
Sunroof     1,200    
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package       2,000 2,000
Convenience Package       1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Panoramic sunroof       1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Preferred Equipment Group 1SB 2,938        
Luxury Collection 3,237        
Premium Luxury Collection   3,449      
Sunroof     996    
Navigation system       1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package       1,860 1,860
Convenience Package       1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Panoramic sunroof       1,023 1,023
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Options (change) 7,440 4,155 1,200 7,350 7,350
Options (change) 6,175 3,449 996 6,838 6,838
Destination 775 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0 0
Total Price $54,625 $60,840 $84,235 $35,515 $38,495
Total Invoice $50,343 $56,500 $77,319 $33,094 $35,867

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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: $15,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,314
Model Year20092009200920132013
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$54,625$60,840$84,235$35,515$38,495
Adjustments for Features-3,185-3,085-5,6000-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,440$57,755$78,635$35,515$37,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,315$27,195$0$1,930
Total Invoice$50,343$56,500$77,319$33,094$35,867
Adjustments for Features-2,935-2,865-5,1400-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,408$53,635$72,179$33,094$34,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,227$24,771$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092009200920132013
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
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$200  
Compass$0$0 $0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
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
Total Value of Features$6,850$6,750$9,265$3,665$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,185$3,085$5,600$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,935-2,865-5,1400-978

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092013
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
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested69034%
Total Not Requested135066%
Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215069%
Total Not Requested97531%

Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215069%
Total Not Requested97531%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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