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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $25,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $24,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelBeetleCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSELuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $51,695 $59,195 $70,795 $85,995
Base Invoice $23,058 $49,110 $56,235 $67,255 $81,695
Premium Package 2,500        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130        
Floor mats 235        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595  
Panoramic sunroof         1,450
Luxury Package         2,075
Premium Package 2,150        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100        
Floor mats 185        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530 530  
Panoramic sunroof         1,291
Luxury Package         1,847
Options (change) 2,865 595 595 595 3,525
Options (change) 2,435 530 530 530 3,138
Destination 850 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $27,735 $53,285 $60,785 $72,385 $91,515
Total Invoice $26,343 $50,635 $57,760 $68,780 $86,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,391
Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelBeetleCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSELuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$27,735$53,285$60,785$72,385$91,515
Adjustments for Features0-6,210-9,110-11,710-10,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,735$47,075$51,675$60,675$80,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,600$13,600$33,630
Total Invoice$26,343$50,635$57,760$68,780$86,828
Adjustments for Features0-5,901-8,657-11,127-10,256
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,343$44,734$49,103$57,653$76,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,369$12,919$31,838

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182017201720172017
ModelBeetleCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSELuxuryPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Backup collision intervention   $150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150
Performance traction management    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  $200
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear air vents $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500
Differential cooler    $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Carbon fiber hood    $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
CD player$125    
Mirrorlink support$0    
MP3-compatible player$50    
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50    
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Rear camera mirror  $200$200$200
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350 $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,625$10,835$13,735$16,335$15,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,210$9,110$11,710$10,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,901-8,657-11,127-10,256

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182017
ModelBeetleCTS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in114.6 in
Length168.4 in195.5 in
Width71.2 in72.2 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested92537%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%

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