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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: $17,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,415

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $16,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSTiguan
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295 $33,975
Base Invoice $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980 $32,617
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 595    
Panoramic sunroof     1,450   1,450  
Luxury Package         2,500  
Premium Navigation Package           1,020
FWD           0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530 530    
Panoramic sunroof     1,291   1,291  
Luxury Package         2,225  
Premium Navigation Package           978
FWD           0
Options (change) 595 595 2,045 595 3,950 1,020
Options (change) 530 530 1,821 530 3,516 978
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 820
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $53,585 $61,085 $64,035 $72,685 $92,240 $35,815
Total Invoice $50,920 $58,045 $60,761 $69,065 $87,491 $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: $14,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,246
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSTiguan
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$53,585$61,085$64,035$72,685$92,240$35,815
Adjustments for Features-3,430-6,330-4,855-8,930-8,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,155$54,755$59,180$63,755$84,210$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$9,025$13,600$34,055$0
Total Invoice$50,920$58,045$60,761$69,065$87,491$34,415
Adjustments for Features-3,259-6,015-4,607-8,485-7,6170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,661$52,030$56,154$60,580$79,874$34,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,369$8,493$12,919$32,213$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSTiguan
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$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 
Performance traction management    $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200   $200$200
Rollover sensor     $50
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control     $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0$0$0 
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera    $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rear air vents$100 $100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250$250 
Rear wiper     $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500$500 
Differential cooler    $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Carbon fiber hood    $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows   $100  
Rear spoiler     $200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player     $125
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive     $15
MP3-compatible player     $50
SD Card slot     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250 
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Rear camera mirror $200 $200$200 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100   
Folding passenger seat     $150
Heated second row seats $200 $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200$200 
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
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, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels $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 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,335$11,235$9,760$13,835$12,935$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,430$6,330$4,855$8,930$8,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,259-6,015-4,607-8,485-7,6170

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182012
ModelCTSTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in102.5 in
Length195.5 in174.5 in
Width72.2 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.756.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested32596%
Total Not Requested154%

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