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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: $40,485

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $18,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,547

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $17,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelSTSA3
TrimLuxury3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,820 $33,980
Base Invoice $48,024 $31,561
Luxury Level Two Package 3,950  
Sunroof 1,200  
AWD 1,900  
Performance braking system (optional) 395  
Cold Weather Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Luxury Level Two Package 3,476  
Sunroof 1,056  
AWD 1,672  
Performance braking system (optional) 348  
Cold Weather Package   637
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396
Xenon HID headlights   728
Navigation system   1,775
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 7,445 5,785
Options (change) 6,552 5,266
Destination 875 720
Total Price $59,140 $40,485
Total Invoice $55,451 $37,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,949
Model Year20112006
ModelSTSA3
TrimLuxury3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$59,140$40,485
Adjustments for Features-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,055$40,485
Total Invoice$55,451$37,547
Adjustments for Features-1,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,496$37,547

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112006
ModelSTSA3
TrimLuxury3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,600$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9550

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112006
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 Weight4,125 lb.3,660 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 Luxury

Luxury Level Two Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110053%
Total Not Requested97547%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested47590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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