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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: $15,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,283

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011201120112011
ModelPassatPassatCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $39,945 $40,445 $46,500 $62,360
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $37,748 $38,305 $44,027 $58,306
Cargo net 100 100        
Performance Luxury Package     3,900 3,305    
Navigation System     3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire     350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof     1,150 1,150   1,150
Second-row 3-person bench         0  
Recaro performance seats         2,800  
Cargo net 80 80        
Performance Luxury Package     3,432 2,908    
Navigation System     2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire     308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof     1,012 1,012   1,012
Second-row 3-person bench         0  
Recaro performance seats         2,464  
Options (change) 100 100 8,545 6,950 3,150 1,150
Options (change) 80 80 7,520 6,116 2,772 1,012
Destination 850 850 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $32,600 $35,600 $49,365 $48,270 $50,525 $65,685
Total Invoice $31,283 $34,160 $46,143 $45,296 $47,674 $61,493

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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: $18,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,683
Model Year201820182011201120112011
ModelPassatPassatCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$32,600$35,600$49,365$48,270$50,525$65,685
Adjustments for Features-2,825-2,975-9500-375-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,775$32,625$48,415$48,270$50,150$65,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$145$0$1,880$17,340
Total Invoice$31,283$34,160$46,143$45,296$47,674$61,493
Adjustments for Features-2,711-2,855-8880-354-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,572$31,305$45,255$45,296$47,320$61,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$41$2,065$16,168

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820182011201120112011
ModelPassatPassatCTSCTSCTSCTS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100    
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25    
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat     $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Boost gauge     $75
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers     $50
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Power-folding mirrors $50    
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50 
Metal pedals$75$75  $75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$8,265$8,415$6,390$5,440$5,815$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$2,975$950$0$375$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,711-2,855-8880-354-70

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182011
ModelPassatCTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in113.4 in
Length191.6 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in72.5 in
Height58.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%
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 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6

Second-row 3-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Recaro performance seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested17526%
Total Not Requested50074%

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