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Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,600

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $26,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,160

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelPassatDTS
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,650 $59,875
Base Invoice $33,230 $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 $35,600 $62,490
Total Invoice $34,160 $58,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,181
Model Year20182011
ModelPassatDTS
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6291hp V8
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$35,600$62,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,600$60,740
Total Invoice$34,160$58,993
Adjustments for Features0-1,652
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,160$57,341

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182011
ModelPassatDTS
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,365$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,652

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac DTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20182011
ModelPassatDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in115.6 in
Length191.6 in207.6 in
Width72.2 in74.8 in
Height58.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.8 ft3

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