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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: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $24,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $21,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCTSCTSCTSGolf / GTI
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $35,070
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $33,667
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
CD player, remote 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495  
Cargo net       100
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
CD player, remote 220 220 220  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436  
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 3,285 745 745 100
Options (change) 2,891 656 656 80
Destination 995 995 995 850
Total Price $60,565 $62,425 $71,695 $36,020
Total Invoice $56,512 $58,391 $67,059 $34,597

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,223
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCTSCTSCTSGolf / GTI
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6220hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$60,565$62,425$71,695$36,020
Adjustments for Features-6,100-6,825-7,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,465$55,600$64,245$36,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,780$0
Total Invoice$56,512$58,391$67,059$34,597
Adjustments for Features-5,692-6,384-6,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,820$52,007$60,091$34,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,187$9,271$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCTSCTSCTSGolf / GTI
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$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$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large   $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
Larger infotainment display   $0
Mirrorlink support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,090$12,815$13,440$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,100$6,825$7,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,692-6,384-6,9680

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelCTSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.6 in103.8 in
Length195.5 in167.6 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.753.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

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