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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: $32,655

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $28,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,197

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $26,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimGTI AutobahnPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,045 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295
Base Invoice $28,843 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980
Driver Assistance Package 695        
Lighting Package 995        
Cargo net 100        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595  
Panoramic sunroof     1,450   1,450
Luxury Package         2,500
Driver Assistance Package 598        
Lighting Package 856        
Cargo net 80        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530 530  
Panoramic sunroof     1,291   1,291
Luxury Package         2,225
Options (change) 1,790 595 2,045 595 3,950
Options (change) 1,534 530 1,821 530 3,516
Destination 820 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $32,655 $61,085 $64,035 $72,685 $92,240
Total Invoice $31,197 $58,045 $60,761 $69,065 $87,491

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,764
Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimGTI AutobahnPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$32,655$61,085$64,035$72,685$92,240
Adjustments for Features0-7,455-5,980-10,055-9,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,655$53,630$58,055$62,630$83,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,425$9,000$29,455
Total Invoice$31,197$58,045$60,761$69,065$87,491
Adjustments for Features0-7,084-5,674-9,554-8,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,197$50,961$55,087$59,511$78,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,126$8,550$27,846

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimGTI AutobahnPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Remote start $150$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$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Around view cameras $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Backup collision intervention   $150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0$0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25$25$25
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150
Performance traction management    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   $200
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0$0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear air vents$100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250$250
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500$500
Differential cooler    $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0   
Body kit$0    
Carbon fiber hood    $0
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof, large$1100    
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD player$125    
iPod integration$100    
MP3-compatible player$50    
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Rear camera mirror $200 $200$200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated second row seats $200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,540$11,995$10,520$14,595$13,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,455$5,980$10,055$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,084-5,674-9,554-8,684

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152018
ModelGolf / GTICTS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in114.6 in
Length167.5 in195.5 in
Width70.8 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%

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