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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $26,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,597

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $24,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTIDTS
TrimGTI AutobahnPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $59,875
Base Invoice $33,667 $56,581
Cargo net 100  
Adaptive cruise control   1,695
Cargo net 80  
Adaptive cruise control   1,492
Options (change) 100 1,695
Options (change) 80 1,492
Destination 850 920
Total Price $36,020 $62,490
Total Invoice $34,597 $58,993

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,635
Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTIDTS
TrimGTI AutobahnPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4291hp V8
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$36,020$62,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$59,565
Total Invoice$34,597$58,993
Adjustments for Features0-2,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,597$56,232

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTIDTS
TrimGTI AutobahnPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,790$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,761

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182011
ModelGolf / GTIDTS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in115.6 in
Length167.6 in207.6 in
Width70.8 in74.8 in
Height58.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.4,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft318.8 ft3

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