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

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

Lowest Total Price: $61,475

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $7,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,243

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $7,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelXTSXTSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryV-Sport PlatinumRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,095 $72,695 $54,900
Base Invoice $60,890 $69,060 $51,058
Driver Assist Package 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 575
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
Cargo organizer 140 140 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,450    
Technology Package     3,200
Driver Assistance Package     1,400
Rear side airbags     350
Driver Assist Package 979    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 536
Temporary spare tire 312 312  
Cargo organizer 125 125 70
Panoramic sunroof 1,291    
Technology Package     2,976
Driver Assistance Package     1,302
Rear side airbags     326
Options (change) 3,635 1,085 5,600
Options (change) 3,237 967 5,210
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $68,725 $74,775 $61,475
Total Invoice $65,122 $71,022 $57,243

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,946
Model Year201720172018
ModelXTSXTSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryV-Sport PlatinumRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine410hp V6410hp V6400hp I5
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20235/35-19
Total Price$68,725$74,775$61,475
Adjustments for Features-2,040-4,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,685$70,085$61,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$0
Total Invoice$65,122$71,022$57,243
Adjustments for Features-1,933-4,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,189$66,567$57,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,378$0

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

Model Year201720172018
ModelXTSXTSA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimV-Sport Premium LuxuryV-Sport PlatinumRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
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 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
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  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Performance meter  $150
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  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
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$11,020$13,670$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$4,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,933-4,4550

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

Model Year20172018
ModelXTSA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,593 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 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested147562%
Total Not Requested89038%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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