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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: $33,020

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $13,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,509

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T   
Difference: $13,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,050 $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $24,180 $30,180
Base Invoice $36,902 $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $22,461 $27,997
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Touring Package 2,065   2,810      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150    
Second-row 3-person bench     0      
Sport Package         5,450 4,030
Xenon HID headlights         950 950
iPod integration         0 0
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Touring Package 1,817   2,473      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012    
Second-row 3-person bench     0      
Sport Package         4,980 3,681
Xenon HID headlights         839 839
iPod integration         0 0
Navigation system         1,589 1,589
Options (change) 6,710 3,645 3,160 1,150 8,200 6,780
Options (change) 5,905 3,208 2,781 1,012 7,408 6,109
Destination 895 895 895 895 640 640
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $46,655 $46,830 $52,345 $66,560 $33,020 $37,600
Total Invoice $43,702 $44,067 $49,310 $62,313 $30,509 $34,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,985
Model Year201220122012201220072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$46,655$46,830$52,345$66,560$33,020$37,600
Adjustments for Features-1,290-1,640-3,640-2,8650-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,365$45,190$48,705$63,695$33,020$36,360
Cost Above Minimum$175$0$3,515$18,505$0$3,340
Total Invoice$43,702$44,067$49,310$62,313$30,509$34,746
Adjustments for Features-1,208-1,543-3,429-2,6820-1,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,494$42,524$45,881$59,631$30,509$33,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$3,387$17,137$0$3,091

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122012201220072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Sunshade, rear     $125
Sunshades, second row     $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$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$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  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75  
Headlight washers   $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300   
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 $150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300 $300   
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 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,305$4,655$6,655$5,880$3,015$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$1,640$3,640$2,865$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,208-1,543-3,429-2,6820-1,146

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122007
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 Weight3,852 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 Luxury

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested74054%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50VR18 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Metal pedals75No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested102557%
Total Not Requested77543%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Metal pedals75No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested87590%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested455079%
Total Not Requested124021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
235/40WR18 tires400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested349073%
Total Not Requested129027%

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