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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,875

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $8,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,068

Audi A3 3.2 S line   
Difference: $6,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelCTSA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,675 $34,915
Base Invoice $31,486 $32,471
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
Temporary spare tire 250  
3.6L V6 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
AWD 1,900  
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Navigation system   1,950
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
Temporary spare tire 208  
3.6L V6 1,072  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
AWD 1,577  
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
iPod integration   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Xenon HID headlights   745
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Navigation system   1,813
Options (change) 14,800 5,185
Options (change) 12,526 4,822
Destination 745 775
Total Price $49,220 $40,875
Total Invoice $44,757 $38,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 3.2 S line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,993
Model Year20082008
ModelCTSA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine304hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$49,220$40,875
Adjustments for Features-2,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,255$40,875
Total Invoice$44,757$38,068
Adjustments for Features-2,6960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,061$38,068

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelCTSA3
TrimBase3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,590$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6960

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelCTSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.4 in101.5 in
Length191.6 in168.7 in
Width72.5 in69.5 in
Height58.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.654.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested217553%
Total Not Requested195047%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested352550%
Total Not Requested354050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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