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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: $26,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $23,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTSCTS
TrimGTIPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $23,323 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Autobahn Package 5,530      
CD player, remote   300 300 300
Autobahn Package 5,310      
CD player, remote   264 264 264
Options (change) 5,530 300 300 300
Options (change) 5,310 264 264 264
Destination 770 995 995 995
Total Price $30,595 $56,965 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $29,403 $53,310 $57,424 $66,092

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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: $17,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,344
Model Year2011201520152015
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTSCTS
TrimGTIPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,595$56,965$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features0-9,150-11,125-12,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$47,815$50,240$58,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,425$10,720
Total Invoice$29,403$53,310$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features0-8,563-10,411-11,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$44,747$47,013$54,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,266$10,023

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2011201520152015
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTSCTS
TrimGTIPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
iPod integration$100   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$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   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,565$12,715$14,690$15,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,150$11,125$12,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,563-10,411-11,322

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20112015
ModelGolf / GTICTS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in114.6 in
Length165.4 in195.5 in
Width70.3 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested350086%
Total Not Requested55014%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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