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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: $36,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $27,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,493

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $26,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelCTSCTSGolf / GTI
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $34,095
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $32,651
Technology Package 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
Driver Assistance Package     1,095
Cargo net     100
Technology Package 2,537    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
Driver Assistance Package     942
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 3,445 595 1,195
Options (change) 3,067 530 1,022
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $36,110
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $34,493

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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: $22,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,707
Model Year201820182017
ModelCTSCTSGolf / GTI
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V6420hp V6220hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$63,935$72,685$36,110
Adjustments for Features-5,680-6,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,255$66,380$36,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$34,493
Adjustments for Features-5,382-5,9910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,200$63,074$34,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,874$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182017
ModelCTSCTSGolf / GTI
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0 
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 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player  $125
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Heated second row seats$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 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,295$10,920$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,680$6,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,382-5,9910

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182017
ModelCTSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.6 in103.8 in
Length195.5 in167.5 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.2,964 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.752.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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