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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $6,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTS
TrimGTI2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $29,270 $49,475
Base Invoice $23,323 $27,368 $45,372
Autobahn Package 5,530    
Sport Package   1,640  
Folding second row seats   400  
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,300  
Navigation system   2,995  
Autobahn Package 5,310    
Sport Package   1,361  
Folding second row seats   332  
Sunroof   996 996
Leather seating surfaces   1,079  
Navigation system   2,486  
Options (change) 5,530 7,535 1,200
Options (change) 5,310 6,254 996
Destination 770 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,595 $37,525 $52,695
Total Invoice $29,403 $34,342 $48,388

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,275
Model Year201120062006
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTS
TrimGTI2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$30,595$37,525$52,695
Adjustments for Features-3500-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,245$37,525$51,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,770
Total Invoice$29,403$34,342$48,388
Adjustments for Features-3360-1,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,067$34,342$47,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,760

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201120062006
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTS
TrimGTI2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Tire-pressure monitor$75 $75
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,015$2,665$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3360-1,286

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTICTS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in113.4 in
Length165.4 in190.1 in
Width70.3 in70.6 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested302575%
Total Not Requested102525%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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