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Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $19,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,169

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $17,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162017
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSBeetle
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995 $32,550
Base Invoice $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535 $31,249
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 495    
Painted brake calipers (optional)         595  
Panoramic sunroof         1,250  
Luxury Package         1,600  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           130
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220 220  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 436    
Painted brake calipers (optional)         524  
Panoramic sunroof         1,100  
Luxury Package         1,408  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           100
Options (change) 745 745 745 745 3,695 130
Options (change) 656 656 656 656 3,252 100
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $53,025 $58,025 $62,425 $71,695 $89,685 $33,500
Total Invoice $49,859 $54,277 $58,391 $67,059 $83,782 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,228
Model Year201620162016201620162017
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSBeetle
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$53,025$58,025$62,425$71,695$89,685$33,500
Adjustments for Features-4,745-7,445-9,420-10,045-9,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,280$50,580$53,005$61,650$80,540$33,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$4,725$13,370$32,260$0
Total Invoice$49,859$54,277$58,391$67,059$83,782$32,169
Adjustments for Features-4,462-6,964-8,811-9,395-8,5430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,397$47,313$49,580$57,664$75,239$32,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,916$4,183$12,267$29,842$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162016201620162017
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSBeetle
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Around view cameras $500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Performance traction management    $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera    $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500 
Differential cooler    $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Carbon fiber hood    $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof     $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
CD player     $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support     $0
SD Card slot     $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100    $100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim     $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$10,080$12,780$14,755$15,380$14,480$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,745$7,445$9,420$10,045$9,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,462-6,964-8,811-9,395-8,5430

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162017
ModelCTSBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.6 in100.0 in
Length195.5 in168.4 in
Width72.2 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.729.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

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