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Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,675

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $15,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,521

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $13,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSJetta
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $24,535
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $23,553
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Second-row 3-person bench     0    
Recaro performance seats     2,800    
Autobahn Package         2,290
Navigation Package         2,030
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Second-row 3-person bench     0    
Recaro performance seats     2,464    
Autobahn Package         2,200
Navigation Package         1,948
Options (change) 4,645 3,645 3,150 1,150 4,320
Options (change) 4,088 3,208 2,772 1,012 4,148
Destination 875 875 875 875 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $45,465 $44,965 $50,525 $65,685 $29,675
Total Invoice $42,711 $42,388 $47,674 $61,493 $28,521

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,663
Model Year20112011201120112014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSJetta
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
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$45,465$44,965$50,525$65,685$29,675
Adjustments for Features-2,690-1,740-4,215-3,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,775$43,225$46,310$61,770$29,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$3,535$18,995$0
Total Invoice$42,711$42,388$47,674$61,493$28,521
Adjustments for Features-2,527-1,640-3,977-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,184$40,748$43,697$57,828$28,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$564$3,513$17,644$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112011201120112014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSJetta
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot    $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 information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75 
Cornering lights    $50
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row 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, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 $75
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$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 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$6,530$5,580$8,055$7,755$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$1,740$4,215$3,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,527-1,640-3,977-3,6650

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112014
ModelCTSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in104.4 in
Length191.6 in182.2 in
Width72.5 in70.0 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.5 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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested74054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested17526%
Total Not Requested50074%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%

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