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Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,600

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $31,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,283

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $29,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCTSCTS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $56,520 $67,540
Cargo net 100 100    
Technology Package     2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595
Cargo net 80 80    
Technology Package     2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     530 530
Options (change) 100 100 3,445 595
Options (change) 80 80 3,067 530
Destination 850 850 995 995
Total Price $32,600 $35,600 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $31,283 $34,160 $60,582 $69,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,727
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCTSCTS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT6S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$32,600$35,600$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,880-6,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,600$35,450$58,055$66,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$8,125
Total Invoice$31,283$34,160$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features0-144-5,572-6,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,283$34,016$55,010$62,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$7,874

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatCTSCTS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)  $0$0
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication  $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$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 
Analog clock$25$25  
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Rear camera mirror  $200$200
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,115$6,265$11,995$12,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,880$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-5,572-6,181

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in114.6 in
Length191.6 in195.5 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
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 pedals75Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested182587%

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