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Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,645 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| Difference: $15,550 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,802 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| Difference: $14,937 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | STS | STS | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $50,820 | $56,380 | $31,950 | $43,650 |
| Base Invoice | $48,024 | $53,279 | $29,714 | $40,596 |
| Luxury Level Two Package | 3,950 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 350 | 350 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Technology Package | 3,200 | 3,200 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,250 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | ||
| Cargo net | 155 | 155 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | |||
| Luxury Level Two Package | 3,476 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 308 | 308 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,056 | 1,056 | ||
| Technology Package | 2,976 | 2,976 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,024 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | ||
| Cargo net | 144 | 144 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,500 | 1,550 | 8,720 | 4,225 |
| Options (change) | 4,840 | 1,364 | 8,113 | 3,930 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $57,195 | $58,805 | $41,645 | $48,850 |
| Total Invoice | $53,739 | $55,518 | $38,802 | $45,501 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,905 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,199 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | STS | STS | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 302hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 15 | 300, 15 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-17 | 235/50-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $57,195 | $58,805 | $41,645 | $48,850 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -700 | -1,355 | -4,655 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $57,195 | $58,105 | $40,290 | $44,195 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $910 | $0 | $3,905 |
| Total Invoice | $53,739 | $55,518 | $38,802 | $45,501 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -661 | -1,262 | -4,336 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $53,739 | $54,857 | $37,540 | $41,165 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,118 | $0 | $3,625 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | STS | STS | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Luxury | Premium | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear seat audio controls | $25 | $25 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $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 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,150 | $6,850 | $7,505 | $10,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $700 | $1,355 | $4,655 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -661 | -1,262 | -4,336 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | STS | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 196.7 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,974 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.6 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.4 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.3 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.8 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac STS Luxury
| Luxury Level Two Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1265 | 52% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1065 | 48% |
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