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Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,315 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $14,150 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $30,042 Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| Difference: $12,669 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $39,945 | $40,445 | $46,500 | $62,360 | $30,425 | $32,915 | $33,525 |
| Base Invoice | $37,748 | $38,305 | $44,027 | $58,306 | $29,178 | $31,564 | $32,151 |
| Navigation System | 3,145 | 2,145 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | ||||
| Performance Luxury Package | 3,305 | ||||||
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | ||||||
| Recaro performance seats | 2,800 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 95 | 95 | 95 | ||||
| Navigation System | 2,768 | 1,888 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 308 | 308 | 308 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||||
| Performance Luxury Package | 2,908 | ||||||
| Second-row 3-person bench | 0 | ||||||
| Recaro performance seats | 2,464 | ||||||
| Cargo net | 69 | 69 | 69 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,645 | 6,950 | 3,150 | 1,150 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Options (change) | 4,088 | 6,116 | 2,772 | 1,012 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 795 | 795 | 795 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $45,465 | $48,270 | $50,525 | $65,685 | $31,315 | $33,805 | $34,415 |
| Total Invoice | $42,711 | $45,296 | $47,674 | $61,493 | $30,042 | $32,428 | $33,015 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,540 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,096 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 556hp V8 | 170hp I5 | 140hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 255/40-19 | 215/55-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $45,465 | $48,270 | $50,525 | $65,685 | $31,315 | $33,805 | $34,415 |
| Adjustments for Features | -610 | -1,760 | -2,135 | -1,835 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,855 | $46,510 | $48,390 | $63,850 | $31,315 | $33,805 | $34,315 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,655 | $3,535 | $18,995 | $0 | $2,490 | $3,000 |
| Total Invoice | $42,711 | $45,296 | $47,674 | $61,493 | $30,042 | $32,428 | $33,015 |
| Adjustments for Features | -573 | -1,652 | -2,015 | -1,718 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,138 | $43,644 | $45,659 | $59,775 | $30,042 | $32,428 | $32,919 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,506 | $3,521 | $17,637 | $0 | $2,386 | $2,877 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | 2.5L SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $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 | $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 | $5,125 | $6,275 | $6,650 | $6,350 | $4,515 | $4,515 | $4,615 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $610 | $1,760 | $2,135 | $1,835 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -573 | -1,652 | -2,015 | -1,718 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 |
| Model | CTS | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,848 lb. | 3,167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 665 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6
| Performance Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 1350 | 56% |
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 625 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 14% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6
| Recaro performance seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 100% |
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