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Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,420

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $25,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,027

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $23,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelDTSJetta
TrimPremium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,825 $29,545
Base Invoice $51,809 $28,362
Driver Awareness Package 695  
Floor mats   235
Cargo net   100
Door sill trim plates   240
Remote start   450
Driver Awareness Package 612  
Floor mats   185
Cargo net   80
Door sill trim plates   200
Remote start   350
Options (change) 695 1,025
Options (change) 612 815
Destination 920 850
Total Price $56,440 $31,420
Total Invoice $53,341 $30,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,997
Model Year20112018
ModelDTSJetta
TrimPremium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8210hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$56,440$31,420
Adjustments for Features-3,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,930$31,420
Total Invoice$53,341$30,027
Adjustments for Features-3,3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,024$30,027

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSJetta
TrimPremium2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
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 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,775$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3170

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
ModelDTSJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in104.4 in
Length207.6 in183.3 in
Width74.8 in70.0 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Premium

Driver Awareness Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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