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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: $37,290

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,719

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelDTSPassat
TrimPremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,825 $35,995
Base Invoice $51,809 $34,519
Cargo net   100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Cargo net   80
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300
Options (change) 0 475
Options (change) 0 380
Destination 920 820
Total Price $55,745 $37,290
Total Invoice $52,729 $35,719

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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: $16,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,393
Model Year20112015
ModelDTSPassat
TrimPremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$55,745$37,290
Adjustments for Features-1,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,035$37,290
Total Invoice$52,729$35,719
Adjustments for Features-1,6170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,112$35,719

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112015
ModelDTSPassat
TrimPremiumV6 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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 inserts in seating surfaces $450
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6170

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112015
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.3,423 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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