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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: $29,935

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $9,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,920

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $9,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSPassat
TrimLuxury 3.0Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,865 $39,765 $40,265 $45,565 $60,720 $27,195
Base Invoice $35,782 $37,578 $38,135 $43,143 $56,773 $25,412
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900 900   900  
Navigation System     2,145      
Navigation system           1,990
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220 220    
Panoramic sunroof 792 792 792   792  
Navigation System     1,888      
Navigation system           1,758
Options (change) 1,150 1,150 3,295 250 900 1,990
Options (change) 1,012 1,012 2,900 220 792 1,758
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $39,840 $41,740 $44,385 $46,640 $63,745 $29,935
Total Invoice $37,619 $39,415 $41,860 $44,188 $59,690 $27,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,793
Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSPassat
TrimLuxury 3.0Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8300, 10300, 10300, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/45-17
Total Price$39,840$41,740$44,385$46,640$63,745$29,935
Adjustments for Features-960-2,035-2,100-3,900-4,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$39,705$42,285$42,740$59,670$29,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$3,405$3,860$20,790$0
Total Invoice$37,619$39,415$41,860$44,188$59,690$27,920
Adjustments for Features-906-1,922-1,981-3,695-3,8160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,713$37,493$39,879$40,493$55,874$27,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$3,166$3,780$19,161$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201020102010201020102010
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSPassat
TrimLuxury 3.0Performance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Remote start   $150  
Sunshade, rear     $125
Sunshades, second row     $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire     $225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot     $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information  $25$25$25 
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Boost gauge    $75 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$6,140$7,215$7,280$9,080$9,255$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$2,035$2,100$3,900$4,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-906-1,922-1,981-3,695-3,8160

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102010
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 Weight3,848 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 Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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