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

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Cadillac XTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,070

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $26,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelXTSXTSGolf / GTI
TrimV-Sport PremiumV-Sport PlatinumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $63,770 $72,320 $39,785
Paint, special red 995 995  
Driver Assist Package 2,395    
CD player, remote 250 250  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 235
Cargo mat 120 120  
Cargo net     100
7-speed automated manual     1,100
Paint, special red 876 876  
Driver Assist Package 2,108    
CD player, remote 220 220  
All-weather floor mats 123 123 185
Cargo mat 106 106  
Cargo net     80
7-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 3,900 1,505 1,435
Options (change) 3,433 1,325 1,321
Destination 995 995 850
Total Price $68,665 $74,820 $42,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,048
Model Year201620162018
ModelXTSXTSGolf / GTI
TrimV-Sport PremiumV-Sport PlatinumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine410hp V6410hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/24 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20235/35-19
Total Price$68,665$74,820$42,070
Adjustments for Features-4,110-7,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,555$66,860$42,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,305$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162018
ModelXTSXTSGolf / GTI
TrimV-Sport PremiumV-Sport PlatinumR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
LED headlights  $1000
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,925$15,775$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$7,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,834-7,4410

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162018
ModelXTSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.7 in103.8 in
Length202.0 in167.6 in
Width72.9 in70.8 in
Height59.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,364 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.053.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS V-Sport Premium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Total Requested15012%
Total Not Requested110088%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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