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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: $33,815

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,324

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimPremiumCTS-V1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,290 $63,215 $30,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $45,634 $59,106 $29,724 $32,601
Second-row 3-person bench 0      
Touring Package 2,810      
Temporary spare tire 350      
Panoramic sunroof   1,150    
Cargo net     100 100
Body kit     1,900 1,900
Second-row 3-person bench 0      
Touring Package 2,473      
Temporary spare tire 308      
Panoramic sunroof   1,012    
Cargo net     80 80
Body kit     1,700 1,700
Options (change) 3,160 1,150 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 2,781 1,012 1,780 1,780
Destination 895 895 820 820
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $52,345 $67,860 $33,815 $36,815
Total Invoice $49,310 $63,613 $32,324 $35,201

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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: $19,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,085
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimPremiumCTS-V1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine318hp V6556hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$52,345$67,860$33,815$36,815
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,150-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,345$67,810$32,665$35,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,465$0$2,900
Total Invoice$49,310$63,613$32,324$35,201
Adjustments for Features0-47-1,099-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,310$63,566$31,225$34,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,256$0$2,781

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2013201320172017
ModelCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimPremiumCTS-V1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
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  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof$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  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers $50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats  $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  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,240$6,290$7,390$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,150$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-1,099-1,195

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132017
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.3,231 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 Premium

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Metal pedals75Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested17526%
Total Not Requested50074%

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