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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: $30,760

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $12,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,050 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $36,902 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
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        
Touring Package     2,810        
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      
Second-row 3-person bench     0        
Touring Package     2,473        
Cargo net         69 69 69
Options (change) 4,645 3,645 3,160 1,150 95 95 95
Options (change) 4,088 3,208 2,781 1,012 69 69 69
Destination 895 895 895 895 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $44,590 $46,830 $52,345 $66,560 $30,760 $33,060 $33,815
Total Invoice $41,885 $44,067 $49,310 $62,313 $29,509 $31,715 $32,439

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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: $13,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,343
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6M6T6S6S6
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)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$44,590$46,830$52,345$66,560$30,760$33,060$33,815
Adjustments for Features-35-1,010-3,335-2,33500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,555$45,820$49,010$64,225$30,760$33,060$33,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,265$4,455$19,670$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$41,885$44,067$49,310$62,313$29,509$31,715$32,439
Adjustments for Features-33-950-3,142-2,18600-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,852$43,117$46,168$60,127$29,509$31,715$32,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,265$4,316$18,275$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250   
Rearview camera$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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75  $75$75$75
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   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Boost gauge   $75   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50   
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats    $300$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    
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    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim$300      
Wood trim, alternative type  $300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$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    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$5,225$7,550$6,550$4,215$4,215$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$1,010$3,335$2,335$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-33-950-3,142-2,18600-96

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,852 lb.3,167 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 Luxury

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76556%
Total Not Requested60044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

Touring Package
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 surfaces0Yes
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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