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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: $29,000

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $11,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,136

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $10,789

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Model Year200920092009
ModelCTSCTSPassat
TrimBaseCTS-VKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $28,300
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $26,436
Luxury Collection 2,755    
Temporary spare tire 250    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900  
Luxury Collection 2,287    
Temporary spare tire 208    
Panoramic sunroof 747 747  
Options (change) 3,905 900 0
Options (change) 3,242 747 0
Destination 775 775 700
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $40,945 $62,555 $29,000
Total Invoice $37,925 $57,448 $27,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,515
Model Year200920092009
ModelCTSCTSPassat
TrimBaseCTS-VKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 556hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8300, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$40,945$62,555$29,000
Adjustments for Features-1,375-3,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,570$58,590$29,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,020$0
Total Invoice$37,925$57,448$27,136
Adjustments for Features-1,274-3,6410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,651$53,807$27,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,156$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092009
ModelCTSCTSPassat
TrimBaseCTS-VKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0 
Media drive $15 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge $75 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,665$8,255$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$3,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,274-3,6410

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009
ModelCTSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.4 in106.7 in
Length191.6 in188.2 in
Width72.5 in71.7 in
Height58.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested65024%
Total Not Requested204076%

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