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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: $28,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $31,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,230

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $29,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCTSCTSCTSJetta
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $26,245
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $25,195
CD player, remote 250 250 250  
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Cargo net       100
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Floor mats       235
Door sill trim plates       240
Remote start       450
CD player, remote 220 220 220  
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Cargo net       80
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Floor mats       185
Door sill trim plates       200
Remote start       350
Options (change) 3,285 745 745 1,480
Options (change) 2,891 656 656 1,185
Destination 995 995 995 850
Total Price $60,565 $62,425 $71,695 $28,575
Total Invoice $56,512 $58,391 $67,059 $27,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,782
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCTSCTSCTSJetta
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$60,565$62,425$71,695$28,575
Adjustments for Features-9,110-9,835-10,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,455$52,590$61,235$28,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,780$0
Total Invoice$56,512$58,391$67,059$27,230
Adjustments for Features-8,500-9,199-9,7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,012$49,192$57,275$27,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,180$9,263$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCTSCTSCTSJetta
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport Premium1.8T SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
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 
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, driver$75$75$75 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
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 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$150$150$150 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,315$14,040$14,665$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,110$9,835$10,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,500-9,199-9,7840

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162018
ModelCTSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in104.4 in
Length195.5 in183.3 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.2,931 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.7 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-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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