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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: $38,765

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $6,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,075

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $6,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassat
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $36,050
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $33,597
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
iPod integration         0
Heated front seats         225
Navigation system         1,800
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
iPod integration         0
Heated front seats         199
Navigation system         1,589
Options (change) 4,645 3,645 350 1,150 2,025
Options (change) 4,088 3,208 308 1,012 1,788
Destination 875 875 875 875 690
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $45,465 $44,965 $47,725 $65,685 $38,765
Total Invoice $42,711 $42,388 $45,210 $61,493 $36,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,721
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassat
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$45,465$44,965$47,725$65,685$38,765
Adjustments for Features-9500-2,100-2,175-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,515$44,965$45,625$63,510$37,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$1,110$18,995$0
Total Invoice$42,711$42,388$45,210$61,493$36,075
Adjustments for Features-8920-1,989-2,036-977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,819$42,388$43,221$59,457$35,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$569$1,402$17,638$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassat
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $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
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 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$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 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,840$3,890$5,990$6,065$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$2,100$2,175$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-8920-1,989-2,036-977

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
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
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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