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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: $17,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $15,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014201420142014
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimGTILuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,295 $42,195 $44,195 $49,795 $63,600
Base Invoice $23,323 $39,663 $41,322 $46,558 $59,466
Autobahn Package 5,530        
Navigation System   2,000 1,650    
Touring Package   2,065      
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Autobahn Package 5,310        
Navigation System   1,760 1,452    
Touring Package   1,817      
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012   1,012
Options (change) 5,530 5,565 3,150 350 1,150
Options (change) 5,310 4,897 2,772 308 1,012
Destination 770 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $30,595 $48,685 $48,270 $51,070 $68,275
Total Invoice $29,403 $45,485 $45,019 $47,791 $64,003

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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: $14,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,261
Model Year20112014201420142014
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimGTILuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$30,595$48,685$48,270$51,070$68,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,090-3,150-5,115-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$44,595$45,120$45,955$62,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$525$1,360$18,155
Total Invoice$29,403$45,485$45,019$47,791$64,003
Adjustments for Features0-3,821-2,938-4,787-5,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$41,664$42,081$43,004$58,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$417$1,340$17,160

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112014201420142014
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimGTILuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$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 
Full-size spare tire$225    
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera $200 $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo area partition net $40 $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75 $75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100$100
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    
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175$175
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot$25    
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 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
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$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75   
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 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
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim   $300 
Wood trim, alternative type $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,490$7,580$6,640$8,605$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,090$3,150$5,115$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,821-2,938-4,787-5,179

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTICTS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in113.4 in
Length165.4 in191.6 in
Width70.3 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in59.1 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,941 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 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft358.0 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 Luxury

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%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/50VR18 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Special exterior trim0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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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