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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: $33,085

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,686

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
CD player, remote 300 300 300 300      
Cargo net         100 100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates         375 375 375
CD player, remote 264 264 264 264      
Cargo net         80 80 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates         300 300 300
Options (change) 300 300 300 300 475 475 475
Options (change) 264 264 264 264 380 380 380
Destination 995 995 995 995 820 820 820
Total Price $52,565 $56,965 $61,365 $70,635 $33,085 $35,220 $37,290
Total Invoice $49,453 $53,310 $57,424 $66,092 $31,686 $33,734 $35,719

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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: $15,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,103
Model Year2015201520152015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T8T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$52,565$56,965$61,365$70,635$33,085$35,220$37,290
Adjustments for Features-3,895-6,295-8,270-9,24500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,670$50,670$53,095$61,390$33,085$35,220$37,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$4,425$12,720$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$49,453$53,310$57,424$66,092$31,686$33,734$35,719
Adjustments for Features-3,664-5,891-7,739-8,65000-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,789$47,419$49,685$57,442$31,686$33,734$35,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$3,896$11,653$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2015201520152015201520152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300   
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$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$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
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   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100   $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0     
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Approach detection$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200   
Boost gauge   $75   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog lights    $125$125$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$200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50   
Metal pedals  $75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450
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$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  $100
Total Value of Features$8,725$11,125$13,100$14,075$4,830$4,830$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,895$6,295$8,270$9,245$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,664-5,891-7,739-8,65000-96

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015
ModelCTSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.6 in110.4 in
Length195.5 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft315.9 ft3

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