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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: $32,600 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $15,670 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,283 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| Difference: $14,013 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $39,945 | $40,445 | $46,500 | $62,360 | $31,650 | $34,650 |
| Base Invoice | $37,748 | $38,305 | $44,027 | $58,306 | $30,353 | $33,230 |
| Performance Luxury Package | 3,900 | 3,305 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Cargo net | 100 | 100 | ||||
| Performance Luxury Package | 3,432 | 2,908 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| Cargo net | 80 | 80 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,545 | 6,950 | 3,150 | 1,150 | 100 | 100 |
| Options (change) | 7,520 | 6,116 | 2,772 | 1,012 | 80 | 80 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 850 | 850 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $49,365 | $48,270 | $50,525 | $65,685 | $32,600 | $35,600 |
| Total Invoice | $46,143 | $45,296 | $47,674 | $61,493 | $31,283 | $34,160 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,495 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,683 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 556hp V8 | 174hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | T6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 255/40-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $49,365 | $48,270 | $50,525 | $65,685 | $32,600 | $35,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -950 | 0 | -375 | -75 | -2,825 | -2,975 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,415 | $48,270 | $50,150 | $65,610 | $29,775 | $32,625 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $145 | $0 | $1,880 | $17,340 | $0 | $2,850 |
| Total Invoice | $46,143 | $45,296 | $47,674 | $61,493 | $31,283 | $34,160 |
| Adjustments for Features | -888 | 0 | -354 | -70 | -2,711 | -2,855 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,255 | $45,296 | $47,320 | $61,423 | $28,572 | $31,305 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $41 | $2,065 | $16,168 | $0 | $2,733 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | 2.0T SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 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 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $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 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $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 | $6,390 | $5,440 | $5,815 | $5,515 | $8,265 | $8,415 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $950 | $0 | $375 | $75 | $2,825 | $2,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -888 | 0 | -354 | -70 | -2,711 | -2,855 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| 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. | 3,275 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
| Performance Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 50% |
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 45% |
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 46% |
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Metal pedals | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 175 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 74% |
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