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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: $31,970

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $12,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,548

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $12,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $24,180 $30,180
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $22,461 $27,997
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150    
Second-row 3-person bench     0      
Recaro performance seats     2,800      
Package #2         4,400  
Xenon HID headlights         950 950
iPod integration         0 0
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
Luxury Package           3,250
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012    
Second-row 3-person bench     0      
Recaro performance seats     2,464      
Package #2         4,019  
Xenon HID headlights         839 839
iPod integration         0 0
Navigation system         1,589 1,589
Luxury Package           2,970
Options (change) 4,645 3,645 3,150 1,150 7,150 6,000
Options (change) 4,088 3,208 2,772 1,012 6,447 5,398
Destination 875 875 875 875 640 640
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $45,465 $44,965 $50,525 $65,685 $31,970 $36,820
Total Invoice $42,711 $42,388 $47,674 $61,493 $29,548 $34,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,857
Model Year201120112011201120072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$45,465$44,965$50,525$65,685$31,970$36,820
Adjustments for Features-1,390-440-2,590-2,5150-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,075$44,525$47,935$63,170$31,970$35,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$3,860$19,095$0$3,610
Total Invoice$42,711$42,388$47,674$61,493$29,548$34,035
Adjustments for Features-1,306-415-2,444-2,3540-1,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,405$41,973$45,230$59,139$29,548$32,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$568$3,825$17,734$0$3,341

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112011201120072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    $1100
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150 
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100   
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75  
Headlight washers   $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim  $300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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  
Total Value of Features$4,505$3,555$5,705$5,630$3,115$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$440$2,590$2,515$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,306-415-2,444-2,3540-1,146

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112007
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.3,306 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 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested74054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6

Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested410085%
Total Not Requested74015%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested304079%
Total Not Requested79021%

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