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

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Cadillac XTS vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,210

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $16,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,621

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $16,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015
ModelXTSXTSA3 / S3
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryV-Sport PlatinumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,095 $72,695 $41,100
Base Invoice $60,890 $69,060 $38,224
Driver Assist Package 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 550
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Cargo organizer 140 140 70
Cargo mat 120 120 115
All-weather floor mats 140 140 180
Panoramic sunroof 1,450    
Advanced Technology Package     1,400
Prestige Package     5,900
235/35YR19     1,500
Cargo net     150
Rear side airbags     350
Driver Assist Package 979    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 511
Temporary spare tire 312 312  
Cargo organizer 125 125 65
Cargo mat 107 107 107
All-weather floor mats 125 125 168
Panoramic sunroof 1,291    
Advanced Technology Package     1,302
Prestige Package     5,488
235/35YR19     1,397
Cargo net     139
Rear side airbags     325
Options (change) 3,895 1,345 10,215
Options (change) 3,469 1,199 9,502
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $68,985 $75,035 $52,210
Total Invoice $65,354 $71,254 $48,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,877
Model Year201720172015
ModelXTSXTSA3 / S3
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryV-Sport PlatinumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine410hp V6410hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20235/35-19
Total Price$68,985$75,035$52,210
Adjustments for Features-3,015-5,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,970$69,370$52,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$0
Total Invoice$65,354$71,254$48,621
Adjustments for Features-2,856-5,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,498$65,874$48,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,376$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201720172015
ModelXTSXTSA3 / S3
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryV-Sport PlatinumS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$11,030$13,680$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$5,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,856-5,3800

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172015
ModelXTSA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in103.8 in
Length202.0 in175.4 in
Width72.9 in70.7 in
Height59.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,364 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS V-Sport Premium Luxury

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested227565%
Total Not Requested122535%

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