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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: $31,440

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $16,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,086

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $14,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSGolf / GTI
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $29,385
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $28,210
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Roof rack 325 325 325 325  
Lighting Package         995
Door sill trim plates         240
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012  
Roof rack 286 286 286 286  
Lighting Package         856
Door sill trim plates         200
Options (change) 4,970 3,970 675 1,475 1,235
Options (change) 4,374 3,584 594 1,298 1,056
Destination 875 875 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $47,610 $48,410 $50,815 $66,010 $31,440
Total Invoice $44,716 $45,627 $48,024 $61,779 $30,086

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,832
Model Year20112011201120112016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSGolf / GTI
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$47,610$48,410$50,815$66,010$31,440
Adjustments for Features-850-850-2,865-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,760$47,560$47,950$63,935$31,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$1,190$17,175$0
Total Invoice$44,716$45,627$48,024$61,779$30,086
Adjustments for Features-798-801-2,708-1,9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,918$44,826$45,316$59,837$30,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$908$1,398$15,919$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112011201120112016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSGolf / GTI
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual   $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start  $150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo area partition net  $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75 $75
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75 
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,590$5,590$7,605$6,815$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$850$2,865$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-798-801-2,708-1,9420

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112016
ModelCTSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.4 in103.5 in
Length191.6 in179.6 in
Width72.6 in70.8 in
Height59.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested61545%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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