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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: $31,915

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,624

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $10,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelCTSPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,675 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $31,486 $29,724 $32,601
Performance Collection 1,790    
Temporary spare tire 250    
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215    
Cargo net   100 100
Performance Collection 1,485    
Temporary spare tire 208    
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818    
Cargo net   80 80
Options (change) 10,255 100 100
Options (change) 8,511 80 80
Destination 745 820 820
Total Price $44,675 $31,915 $34,915
Total Invoice $40,742 $30,624 $33,501

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,397
Model Year200820172017
ModelCTSPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,675$31,915$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,675$29,540$32,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900
Total Invoice$40,742$30,624$33,501
Adjustments for Features0-2,279-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,742$28,345$31,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820172017
ModelCTSPassatPassat
TrimBase1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,515$6,890$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,279-2,375

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082017
ModelCTSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in110.4 in
Length191.6 in191.6 in
Width72.5 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested262568%
Total Not Requested125032%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested405057%
Total Not Requested301543%

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