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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: $33,815

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,324

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimBaseCTS-V1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $29,724 $32,601
Temporary spare tire 250      
Premium Collection 10,050      
3.6L V6 1,000      
Navigation System   2,145    
Panoramic sunroof   900    
Cargo net     100 100
Body kit     1,900 1,900
Temporary spare tire 208      
Premium Collection 8,342      
3.6L V6 1,072      
Navigation System   1,780    
Panoramic sunroof   747    
Cargo net     80 80
Body kit     1,700 1,700
Options (change) 11,300 3,045 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 9,622 2,527 1,780 1,780
Destination 775 775 820 820
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $48,340 $64,700 $33,815 $36,815
Total Invoice $44,305 $59,228 $32,324 $35,201

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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: $17,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,354
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimBaseCTS-V1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine304hp V6556hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,340$64,700$33,815$36,815
Adjustments for Features-1750-2,650-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,165$64,700$31,165$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,535$0$2,900
Total Invoice$44,305$59,228$32,324$35,201
Adjustments for Features-1600-2,533-2,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,145$59,228$29,791$32,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,083$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimBaseCTS-V1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$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$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
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
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$5,365$5,190$7,840$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$2,650$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1600-2,533-2,629

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092017
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.3,231 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

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested471554%
Total Not Requested406546%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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