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Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,305

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,848

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $23,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelDTSPassat
TrimPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,875 $34,265
Base Invoice $56,581 $32,860
Cargo net   95
Cargo mat   125
Cargo net   69
Cargo mat   99
Options (change) 0 220
Options (change) 0 168
Destination 920 820
Total Price $60,795 $35,305
Total Invoice $57,501 $33,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,787
Model Year20112014
ModelDTSPassat
TrimPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine291hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$60,795$35,305
Adjustments for Features-5,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,650$35,305
Total Invoice$57,501$33,848
Adjustments for Features-4,8660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,635$33,848

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112014
ModelDTSPassat
TrimPlatinumV6 SEL Premium
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $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 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,000$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8660

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112014
ModelDTSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in110.4 in
Length207.6 in191.6 in
Width74.8 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft315.9 ft3

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