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Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,565

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $37,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,065

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $32,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelSTSPassatPassat
TrimV81.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,910 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $52,276 $32,865 $35,325
Premium Luxury Collection 4,155    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 11,940    
Cargo net   100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375
Premium Luxury Collection 3,449    
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG 9,910    
Cargo net   80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 16,095 475 475
Options (change) 13,359 380 380
Destination 775 820 820
Total Price $72,780 $35,565 $38,130
Total Invoice $66,410 $34,065 $36,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,313
Model Year200920162016
ModelSTSPassatPassat
TrimV81.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 15400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$72,780$35,565$38,130
Adjustments for Features-350-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,745$35,565$38,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,465
Total Invoice$66,410$34,065$36,525
Adjustments for Features-320-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,378$34,065$36,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920162016
ModelSTSPassatPassat
TrimV81.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,200$6,165$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-320-96

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092016
ModelSTSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in110.4 in
Length196.7 in191.6 in
Width72.6 in72.2 in
Height57.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac STS V8

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225072%
Total Not Requested87528%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SG
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
235/50WR18 tires200No
255/45WR18 tires200No
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Power steering cooler0No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 300W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested330049%
Total Not Requested347551%

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