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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,196

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Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTICTS
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $33,675
Base Invoice $23,323 $31,486
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Performance Collection   3,350
Navigation System   3,145
Temporary spare tire   250
3.6L V6   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Panoramic sunroof   900
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Performance Collection   2,780
Navigation System   2,610
Temporary spare tire   208
3.6L V6   0
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
Panoramic sunroof   747
Options (change) 6,630 8,945
Options (change) 6,366 7,424
Destination 770 745
Total Price $31,695 $43,365
Total Invoice $30,459 $39,655

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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: $10,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,948
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTICTS
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,695$43,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$42,000
Total Invoice$30,459$39,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$38,407

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTICTS
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Headlight washers $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,115$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,248

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTICTS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in113.4 in
Length165.4 in191.6 in
Width70.3 in72.5 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,872 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested317578%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested232560%
Total Not Requested155040%
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%

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