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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: $40,090

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $20,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,246

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $20,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelPassatCTSCTS
TrimVR6Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $33,597 $56,520 $67,540
Rear side airbags 350    
iPod integration 0    
Heated front seats 225    
Navigation system 1,800    
Adaptive cruise control 975    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Rear side airbags 310    
iPod integration 0    
Heated front seats 199    
Navigation system 1,589    
Adaptive cruise control 861    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Options (change) 3,350 595 595
Options (change) 2,959 530 530
Destination 690 995 995
Total Price $40,090 $61,085 $72,685
Total Invoice $37,246 $58,045 $69,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,119
Model Year200820182018
ModelPassatCTSCTS
TrimVR6Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$40,090$61,085$72,685
Adjustments for Features0-7,030-9,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,090$54,055$63,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,000
Total Invoice$37,246$58,045$69,065
Adjustments for Features0-6,680-9,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,246$51,365$59,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,550

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200820182018
ModelPassatCTSCTS
TrimVR6Premium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,265$11,295$13,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,030$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,680-9,150

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082018
ModelPassatCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in114.6 in
Length188.2 in195.5 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.7 ft3

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