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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: $31,340

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $22,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,204

Volkswagen Passat Komfort   
Difference: $21,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassat
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,000 $57,400 $61,800 $69,070 $28,300
Base Invoice $47,940 $53,669 $57,783 $64,580 $26,436
CUE and Navigation 905        
Panoramic sunroof 1,250        
Navigation system         1,990
Rear side airbags         350
CUE and Navigation 796        
Panoramic sunroof 1,100        
Navigation system         1,758
Rear side airbags         310
Options (change) 2,155 0 0 0 2,340
Options (change) 1,896 0 0 0 2,068
Destination 925 925 925 925 700
Total Price $54,080 $58,325 $62,725 $69,995 $31,340
Total Invoice $50,761 $54,594 $58,708 $65,505 $29,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Komfort
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,048
Model Year20142014201420142009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassat
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 1380, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$54,080$58,325$62,725$69,995$31,340
Adjustments for Features-6,935-9,335-11,310-12,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,145$48,990$51,415$57,710$31,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,845$4,270$10,565$0
Total Invoice$50,761$54,594$58,708$65,505$29,204
Adjustments for Features-6,509-8,738-10,586-11,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,252$45,856$48,122$54,008$29,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,604$3,870$9,756$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142014201420142009
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassat
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport PremiumKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $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, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive    $15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
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 external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Alloy wheels $350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,690$13,090$15,065$16,040$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,935$9,335$11,310$12,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,509-8,738-10,586-11,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142009
ModelCTSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in106.7 in
Length195.5 in188.2 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,751 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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