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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: $36,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $27,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,493

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $26,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTS
TrimGTI AutobahnPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,095 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $32,651 $56,520 $67,540
Driver Assistance Package 1,095    
Cargo net 100    
Technology Package   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Driver Assistance Package 942    
Cargo net 80    
Technology Package   2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Options (change) 1,195 3,445 595
Options (change) 1,022 3,067 530
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $36,110 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $34,493 $60,582 $69,065

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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: $22,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,707
Model Year201720182018
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTS
TrimGTI AutobahnPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,110$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-5,680-6,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,110$58,255$66,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,125
Total Invoice$34,493$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features0-5,382-5,991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,493$55,200$63,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,874

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201720182018
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTS
TrimGTI AutobahnPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
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  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Heated second row seats $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
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,615$10,295$10,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,680$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,382-5,991

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20172018
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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested2350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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