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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,839

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $15,126

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,750

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $14,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelJettaCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimGLIPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360
Base Invoice $22,659 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306
Autobahn Package 3,020        
Cargo net 69        
Navigation system 1,800        
iPod integration 0        
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Second-row 3-person bench       0  
Recaro performance seats       2,800  
Autobahn Package 2,797        
Cargo net 55        
Navigation system 1,589        
iPod integration 0        
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012   1,012
Second-row 3-person bench       0  
Recaro performance seats       2,464  
Options (change) 4,889 4,645 3,645 3,150 1,150
Options (change) 4,441 4,088 3,208 2,772 1,012
Destination 650 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,839 $45,465 $44,965 $50,525 $65,685
Total Invoice $27,750 $42,711 $42,388 $47,674 $61,493

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,226
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,767
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelJettaCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimGLIPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$29,839$45,465$44,965$50,525$65,685
Adjustments for Features0-3,400-2,450-4,925-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,839$42,065$42,515$45,600$61,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450$3,535$18,995
Total Invoice$27,750$42,711$42,388$47,674$61,493
Adjustments for Features0-3,194-2,310-4,647-4,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,750$39,517$40,078$43,027$57,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$561$3,510$17,646

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelJettaCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimGLIPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge    $75
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar 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 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,040$6,440$5,490$7,965$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400$2,450$4,925$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,194-2,310-4,647-4,330

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082011
ModelJettaCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in113.4 in
Length179.3 in191.6 in
Width70.1 in72.5 in
Height57.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested74054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6

Second-row 3-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested17526%
Total Not Requested50074%

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