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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: $18,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $14,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTS
TrimGTIBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $36,265 $58,280
Base Invoice $23,323 $33,908 $53,326
Autobahn Package 5,530    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300  
Temporary spare tire   250  
Premium Collection   10,050  
Navigation System     2,145
Panoramic sunroof     900
Autobahn Package 5,310    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079  
Temporary spare tire   208  
Premium Collection   8,342  
Navigation System     1,780
Panoramic sunroof     747
Options (change) 5,530 11,600 3,045
Options (change) 5,310 9,629 2,527
Destination 770 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $30,595 $48,640 $64,700
Total Invoice $29,403 $44,312 $59,228

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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: $13,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,978
Model Year201120092009
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTS
TrimGTIBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4hp 556hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$30,595$48,640$64,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,315-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$44,325$61,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,185
Total Invoice$29,403$44,312$59,228
Adjustments for Features0-3,931-2,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$40,381$56,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,927

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201120092009
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTS
TrimGTIBaseCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150 
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  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire $150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge  $75
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $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$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,640$7,955$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,315$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,931-2,920

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112009
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 Weight2,969 lb.3,862 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
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
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested350040%
Total Not Requested528060%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

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

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