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

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Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $19,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $17,080

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Model Year20092014
ModelDTSGolf / GTI
TrimV8GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,855 $25,095
Base Invoice $42,874 $24,091
Front buckets 0  
Heated front seats 1,425  
Navigation system 2,145  
Sun and Sound Package 850  
FWD 0  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Front buckets 0  
Heated front seats 1,183  
Navigation system 1,780  
Sun and Sound Package 706  
FWD 0  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,420 5,700
Options (change) 3,669 5,472
Destination 920 820
Total Price $51,195 $31,615
Total Invoice $47,463 $30,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,889
Model Year20092014
ModelDTSGolf / GTI
TrimV8GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$51,195$31,615
Adjustments for Features-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,910$31,615
Total Invoice$47,463$30,383
Adjustments for Features-1,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,272$30,383

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092014
ModelDTSGolf / GTI
TrimV8GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,325$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1910

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092014
ModelDTSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.6 in101.5 in
Length207.6 in165.4 in
Width74.8 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.846.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

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