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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: $33,085

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,686

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseCTS-V1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Temporary spare tire 250        
Premium Collection 10,050        
3.6L V6 1,000        
Navigation System   2,145      
Panoramic sunroof   900      
Cargo net     100 100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375 375 375
Temporary spare tire 208        
Premium Collection 8,342        
3.6L V6 1,072        
Navigation System   1,780      
Panoramic sunroof   747      
Cargo net     80 80 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300 300 300
Options (change) 11,300 3,045 475 475 475
Options (change) 9,622 2,527 380 380 380
Destination 775 775 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $48,340 $64,700 $33,085 $35,220 $37,290
Total Invoice $44,305 $59,228 $31,686 $33,734 $35,719

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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: $14,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,152
Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseCTS-V1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6556hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,340$64,700$33,085$35,220$37,290
Adjustments for Features-510-33500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,830$64,365$33,085$35,220$37,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,535$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$44,305$59,228$31,686$33,734$35,719
Adjustments for Features-467-30700-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,838$58,921$31,686$33,734$35,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,083$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009201520152015
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseCTS-V1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150 $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Boost gauge $75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450$450
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Wood trim$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200   
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,800$5,625$5,290$5,290$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$510$335$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-467-30700-96

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,862 lb.3,173 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

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested388044%
Total Not Requested490056%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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