Compare: 2008 Audi A4 vs 2008 BMW 3-Series vs 2009 Cadillac CTS

 

2008 Audi A4

2008 BMW 3-Series

2009 Cadillac CTS

  2008 Audi A4 4-door Sedan CVT 2.0T FrontTrak Open Doors 2008 BMW 3-Series 2-door Convertible 328i Side Exterior View 2009 Cadillac CTS RWD w/1SA
MSRP
$38,400
$48,825
$38,660
Invoice $35,713 $44,920 $36,340
MPG
City/Highway
15/31 14/30 16/26
Rating 8.4 8.6 8.6
Bottom Line The 2008 Audi A4 is a competent, high-quality entry-level import that’s in its last year of production. The 2008 BMW 3-Series sedan has the best overall driving experience in its class and remains the gold standard among mid-size sport sedans. The 2009 Cadillac CTS continues to compete with the best from Mercedes and BMW with a distinctly American approach, boasting some of the top tech features in its class.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Handsome
  • Nicely detailed interior
  • German ride and handling
  • Available quattro
  • Available rear-side airbags

Dislikes:

  • Rear seats are snug
  • Wagon (Avant) not too spacious
  • Multi-Media Interface (MMI)

Likes:

  • Responsive, smooth, and refined
  • Firm but absorbent ride
  • Nice, supportive front seats

Dislikes:

  • Controls not as straightforward as they could be
  • Wide center console and narrow footwells
  • Backseat space is still too tight for most

Likes:

  • Distinctive exterior styling
  • Excellent handling and braking
  • Top tech features, including Bluetooth
  • World-class quality levels

Dislikes:

  • Class-topping weight impedes performance
  • Busy interior design
  • Notchy manual transmission
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Used Car Prices

  Min Max Average
2008 Audi A4 $20,438 $28,513 $24,362
2008 BMW 3-Series $24,823 $33,900 $29,334
2009 Cadillac CTS $24,304 $36,227 $30,225
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