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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $15,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013201320132013
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSELLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,245 $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Navigation System   2,000 1,650    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Roof rack   325 325 325 325
Navigation System   1,760 1,452    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,012   1,012
Roof rack   286 286 286 286
Options (change) 0 3,825 3,475 675 1,475
Options (change) 0 3,366 3,058 594 1,298
Destination 850 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $31,095 $46,870 $48,560 $51,320 $68,185

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,177
Model Year20182013201320132013
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSELLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$31,095$46,870$48,560$51,320$68,185
Adjustments for Features-725-900-1,965-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,370$46,780$48,560$49,355$65,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$2,575$19,030

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182013201320132013
ModelGolf / GTICTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimSELLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote app$25    
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Vehicle health reports$0    
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
Roof rack $300$300$300$300
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
Larger infotainment display$0    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$6,140$5,505$5,415$7,380$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$90$0$1,965$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-20-850-1,857-2,226

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTICTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in113.4 in
Length179.8 in191.6 in
Width70.8 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested61545%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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