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Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,815

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $13,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $11,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTiguan
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $33,975
Base Invoice $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $32,617
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Touring Package 2,065        
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150  
Roof rack 325 325 325 325  
Premium Navigation Package         1,020
FWD         0
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Touring Package 1,817        
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012  
Roof rack 286 286 286 286  
Premium Navigation Package         978
FWD         0
Options (change) 7,035 3,970 675 1,475 1,020
Options (change) 6,191 3,494 594 1,298 978
Destination 895 895 895 895 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,080 $49,055 $51,320 $66,885 $35,815
Total Invoice $46,917 $46,148 $48,502 $62,599 $34,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,948
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTiguan
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$50,080$49,055$51,320$66,885$35,815
Adjustments for Features-9400-1,965-1,325-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,140$49,055$49,355$65,560$35,475
Cost Above Minimum$85$0$300$16,505$0
Total Invoice$46,917$46,148$48,502$62,599$34,415
Adjustments for Features-8810-1,857-1,240-327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,036$46,148$46,645$61,359$34,088
Cost Above Minimum$0$112$609$15,323$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSTiguan
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual   $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo area partition net$40 $40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75 $75  
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Rear spoiler    $200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
iPod integration    $100
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Cornering lights    $50
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim  $300  
Wood trim, alternative type$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$5,665$4,725$6,690$6,050$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0$1,965$1,325$340
Value of Feature Adjustments-8810-1,857-1,240-327

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20122012
ModelCTSTiguan
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in102.5 in
Length191.6 in174.5 in
Width72.6 in71.2 in
Height59.1 in65.6 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft356.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76556%
Total Not Requested60044%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50VR18 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Metal pedals75No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested102568%
Total Not Requested47532%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

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