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Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $10,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelCTSGolf / GTI
TrimCTS-VR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,475 $39,785
Cargo net   100
6-speed manual   0
Cargo net   80
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 0 100
Options (change) 0 80
Destination 720 850
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $51,495 $40,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,607
Model Year20062018
ModelCTSGolf / GTI
TrimCTS-VR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine400hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/35-19
Total Price$51,495$40,735
Adjustments for Features0-6,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,495$34,395

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelCTSGolf / GTI
TrimCTS-VR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,925$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-145

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062018
ModelCTSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.4 in103.8 in
Length190.1 in167.6 in
Width70.6 in70.8 in
Height56.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,850 lb.3,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.553.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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