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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: $34,645

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $4,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,972

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $2,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-V1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Sport Package 1,640        
Luxury Package 1,800        
Leather seating surfaces 1,300        
Navigation system 2,995        
Folding second row seats 400        
Sunroof 1,200 1,200      
Lighting Package     1,095    
Cargo net     100 100 100
Floor mats     235    
Body kit     1,900 1,900 1,900
Sport Package 1,361        
Luxury Package 1,493        
Leather seating surfaces 1,079        
Navigation system 2,486        
Folding second row seats 332        
Sunroof 996 996      
Lighting Package     942    
Cargo net     80 80 80
Floor mats     185    
Body kit     1,700 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 9,335 1,200 3,330 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 7,747 996 2,907 1,780 1,780
Destination 720 720 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $39,325 $52,695 $34,645 $37,090 $39,655
Total Invoice $35,835 $48,388 $32,972 $35,465 $37,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,413
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-V1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6400hp V8170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,325$52,695$34,645$37,090$39,655
Adjustments for Features00-3,730-4,840-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,325$52,695$30,915$32,250$34,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,370$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$35,835$48,388$32,972$35,465$37,925
Adjustments for Features00-3,550-4,628-4,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,835$48,388$29,422$30,837$33,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,553$0$1,415$3,779

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-V1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood trim$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,525$2,525$6,255$7,365$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,730$4,840$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,550-4,628-4,724

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
ModelCTSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in110.4 in
Length190.1 in191.6 in
Width70.6 in72.2 in
Height56.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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