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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac XTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $17,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,602

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIXTSXTSXTS
TrimRLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $48,690 $53,585 $58,160
Base Invoice $33,207 $45,769 $50,102 $54,380
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500      
All-weather floor mats 235 130 130 130
CUE and Navigation   795    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350
AWD   2,225 2,225 2,225
Panoramic sunroof   1,450 1,450  
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440      
All-weather floor mats 185 114 114 114
CUE and Navigation   700    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308
AWD   2,103 2,102 2,103
Panoramic sunroof   1,276 1,276  
Options (change) 1,735 4,950 4,155 2,705
Options (change) 1,625 4,501 3,800 2,525
Destination 770 920 920 920
Total Price $37,095 $54,560 $58,660 $61,785
Total Invoice $35,602 $51,190 $54,822 $57,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,246
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIXTSXTSXTS
TrimRLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4304hp V6304hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8?, 14?, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/40-20
Total Price$37,095$54,560$58,660$61,785
Adjustments for Features0-6,760-8,710-10,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$47,800$49,950$51,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150$3,225
Total Invoice$35,602$51,190$54,822$57,825
Adjustments for Features0-6,342-8,140-10,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$44,848$46,682$47,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,834$2,907

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelGolf / GTIXTSXTSXTS
TrimRLuxuryPremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $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   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Surround sound  $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,155$11,915$13,865$15,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,760$8,710$10,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,342-8,140-10,070

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac XTS

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTIXTS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in111.7 in
Length165.4 in202.0 in
Width70.3 in72.9 in
Height58.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,215 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Luxury

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Premium

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Platinum

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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