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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: $35,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,765

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,670 $60,070 $69,340 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $52,051 $56,165 $64,833 $32,865 $35,325
CD player, remote 300 300 300    
Driver Assist Package 2,540        
Cargo net       100 100
CD player, remote 264 264 264    
Driver Assist Package 2,235        
Cargo net       80 80
Options (change) 2,840 300 300 100 100
Options (change) 2,499 264 264 80 80
Destination 995 995 995 820 820
Total Price $59,505 $61,365 $70,635 $35,190 $37,755
Total Invoice $55,545 $57,424 $66,092 $33,765 $36,225

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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: $19,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,663
Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$59,505$61,365$70,635$35,190$37,755
Adjustments for Features-4,410-5,135-6,1100-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,095$56,230$64,525$35,190$37,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$9,430$0$2,465
Total Invoice$55,545$57,424$66,092$33,765$36,225
Adjustments for Features-4,117-4,805-5,7170-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,428$52,619$60,375$33,765$36,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,191$8,947$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSPassatPassat
TrimPerformancePremiumVsport Premium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows $100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Boost gauge  $75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,725$11,450$12,425$6,315$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,410$5,135$6,110$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,117-4,805-5,7170-96

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152016
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.3,231 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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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

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