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Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $26,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $24,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelDTSGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimPlatinumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $59,875 $35,070
Base Invoice $56,581 $33,667
Adaptive cruise control 1,695  
Cargo net   100
Adaptive cruise control 1,492  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 1,695 100
Options (change) 1,492 80
Destination 920 850
Total Price $62,490 $36,020
Total Invoice $58,993 $34,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,635
Model Year20112018
ModelDTSGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimPlatinumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine291hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionA4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$62,490$36,020
Adjustments for Features-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,565$36,020
Total Invoice$58,993$34,597
Adjustments for Features-2,7610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,232$34,597

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimPlatinumGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,715$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7610

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.6 in103.8 in
Length207.6 in167.6 in
Width74.8 in70.8 in
Height57.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.853.7 ft3

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