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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: $33,085

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,686

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $11,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
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         100 100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates         375 375 375
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         80 80 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates         300 300 300
Options (change) 4,645 6,950 3,150 1,150 475 475 475
Options (change) 4,088 6,116 2,772 1,012 380 380 380
Destination 875 875 875 875 820 820 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $45,465 $48,270 $50,525 $65,685 $33,085 $35,220 $37,290
Total Invoice $42,711 $45,296 $47,674 $61,493 $31,686 $33,734 $35,719

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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: $13,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,638
Model Year2011201120112011201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,465$48,270$50,525$65,685$33,085$35,220$37,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,525-1,225-640-640-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,465$47,120$49,000$64,460$32,445$34,580$36,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,655$3,535$18,995$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$42,711$45,296$47,674$61,493$31,686$33,734$35,719
Adjustments for Features0-1,079-1,439-1,147-613-613-709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,711$44,217$46,235$60,346$31,073$33,121$35,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,506$3,524$17,635$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201120112011201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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 app    $25$25$25
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   
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
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
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0   
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125   
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    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
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 
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200
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    
Metal pedals  $75    
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   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450
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$5,225$6,375$6,750$6,450$5,865$5,865$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,525$1,225$640$640$740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,079-1,439-1,147-613-613-709

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,848 lb.3,173 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 Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested66549%
Total Not Requested70051%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested135056%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%

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 buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested57585%

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