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Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,600

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $31,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,283

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $30,353 $33,230
Technology Package 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Cargo net     100 100
Technology Package 2,537      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Cargo net     80 80
Options (change) 3,445 595 100 100
Options (change) 3,067 530 80 80
Destination 995 995 850 850
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $32,600 $35,600
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $31,283 $34,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,727
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6420hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$63,935$72,685$32,600$35,600
Adjustments for Features-5,880-6,5050-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,055$66,180$32,600$35,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$2,850
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$31,283$34,160
Adjustments for Features-5,572-6,1810-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,010$62,884$31,283$34,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,874$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5$5  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$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 
Analog clock  $25$25
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,995$12,620$6,115$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,880$6,505$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,572-6,1810-144

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelCTSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.4 in
Length195.5 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.9 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-speed700No
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 pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested182587%

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