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

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Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,570

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $46,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,125

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $41,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelSTSGolf / GTI
TrimSTS-VR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $80,160 $35,650
Base Invoice $73,448 $34,225
Cargo net   100
6-speed manual   0
Cargo net   80
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 0 100
Options (change) 0 80
Destination 775 820
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $83,035 $36,570
Total Invoice $76,323 $35,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,532
Model Year20092016
ModelSTSGolf / GTI
TrimSTS-VR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine469hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$83,035$36,570
Adjustments for Features-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,135$36,570
Total Invoice$76,323$35,125
Adjustments for Features-2,6660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,657$35,125

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelSTSGolf / GTI
TrimSTS-VR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
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 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,350$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6660

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

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelSTSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.4 in103.8 in
Length196.7 in167.5 in
Width72.6 in70.8 in
Height57.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,283 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.852.7 ft3

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

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