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Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,085 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||||||
| Difference: $19,700 | |||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,686 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium | |||||||||
| Difference: $18,181 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Base | Luxury | Premium Luxury | V-Sport | V-Sport Premium Luxury | CTS-V | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,295 | $51,995 | $59,495 | $60,995 | $71,095 | $86,295 | $31,790 | $33,925 | $35,995 |
| Base Invoice | $43,980 | $49,395 | $56,520 | $57,945 | $67,540 | $81,980 | $30,486 | $32,534 | $34,519 |
| Seating Package | 2,500 | ||||||||
| CUE and Navigation | 950 | ||||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||||||
| Luxury Package | 2,500 | ||||||||
| Cargo net | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 375 | 375 | 375 | ||||||
| Seating Package | 2,225 | ||||||||
| CUE and Navigation | 846 | ||||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,291 | 1,291 | 1,291 | ||||||
| Luxury Package | 2,225 | ||||||||
| Cargo net | 80 | 80 | 80 | ||||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 300 | 300 | 300 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 5,495 | 595 | 595 | 2,045 | 595 | 3,950 | 475 | 475 | 475 |
| Options (change) | 4,892 | 530 | 530 | 1,821 | 530 | 3,516 | 380 | 380 | 380 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $52,785 | $53,585 | $61,085 | $64,035 | $72,685 | $92,240 | $33,085 | $35,220 | $37,290 |
| Total Invoice | $49,867 | $50,920 | $58,045 | $60,761 | $69,065 | $87,491 | $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: $16,160 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,110 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Base | Luxury | Premium Luxury | V-Sport | V-Sport Premium Luxury | CTS-V | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 268hp I4 | 268hp I4 | 335hp V6 | 420hp V6 | 420hp V6 | 640hp V8 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 | 400, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-17 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 265/35-19 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $52,785 | $53,585 | $61,085 | $64,035 | $72,685 | $92,240 | $33,085 | $35,220 | $37,290 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,165 | -4,340 | -7,240 | -5,765 | -9,840 | -8,940 | 0 | 0 | -100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,620 | $49,245 | $53,845 | $58,270 | $62,845 | $83,300 | $33,085 | $35,220 | $37,190 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,375 | $0 | $4,600 | $9,025 | $13,600 | $34,055 | $0 | $2,135 | $4,105 |
| Total Invoice | $49,867 | $50,920 | $58,045 | $60,761 | $69,065 | $87,491 | $31,686 | $33,734 | $35,719 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,045 | -4,124 | -6,880 | -5,470 | -9,350 | -8,480 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,822 | $46,796 | $51,165 | $55,291 | $59,715 | $79,011 | $31,686 | $33,734 | $35,623 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,026 | $0 | $4,369 | $8,495 | $12,919 | $32,215 | $0 | $2,048 | $3,937 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Passat | Passat | Passat |
| Trim | Base | Luxury | Premium Luxury | V-Sport | V-Sport Premium Luxury | CTS-V | 1.8T SEL Premium | TDI SEL Premium | V6 SEL Premium |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | |||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $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 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||||||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | ||||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Following distance indicator | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | ||||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Performance traction management | $250 | ||||||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||||
| Differential cooler | $0 | ||||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Carbon fiber hood | $0 | ||||||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | ||||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||||||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $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 | |||||||
| Rear camera mirror | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $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 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | $100 | |||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | $450 | $450 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,445 | $9,620 | $12,520 | $11,045 | $15,120 | $14,220 | $5,280 | $5,280 | $5,380 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,165 | $4,340 | $7,240 | $5,765 | $9,840 | $8,940 | $0 | $0 | $100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,045 | -4,124 | -6,880 | -5,470 | -9,350 | -8,480 | 0 | 0 | -96 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | CTS | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 195.5 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,656 lb. | 3,173 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.2 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS
| Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 31% |
| CUE and Navigation | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Rear camera mirror | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 79% |
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