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Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,870

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $17,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,310

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3   
Difference: $17,517

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelSTSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV8 PerformanceS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,785 $42,900
Base Invoice $65,002 $39,898
Prestige Package   5,500
235/35YR19   1,500
Universal garage door opener   295
Cargo net   150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Prestige Package   5,116
235/35YR19   1,397
Universal garage door opener   274
Cargo net   139
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 0 8,020
Options (change) 0 7,462
Destination 825 950
Total Price $69,610 $51,870
Total Invoice $65,827 $48,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,503
Model Year20102017
ModelSTSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV8 PerformanceS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/35-19
Total Price$69,610$51,870
Adjustments for Features0-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,610$47,590
Total Invoice$65,827$48,310
Adjustments for Features0-3,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,827$44,324

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20102017
ModelSTSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV8 PerformanceS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,125$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,986

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20102017
ModelSTSA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in103.8 in
Length196.7 in175.4 in
Width72.6 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,198 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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested182541%
Total Not Requested266559%

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