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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: $39,740

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $22,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,936

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $22,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatDTS
TrimVR6Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $59,875
Base Invoice $33,597 $56,581
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated front seats 225  
Adaptive cruise control 975 1,695
Navigation system 1,589  
Heated front seats 199  
Adaptive cruise control 861 1,492
Options (change) 3,000 1,695
Options (change) 2,649 1,492
Destination 690 920
Total Price $39,740 $62,490
Total Invoice $36,936 $58,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,172
Model Year20082011
ModelPassatDTS
TrimVR6Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6291hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$39,740$62,490
Adjustments for Features0-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,740$57,315
Total Invoice$36,936$58,993
Adjustments for Features0-4,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,936$54,108

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatDTS
TrimVR6Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,390$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,885

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20082011
ModelPassatDTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in115.6 in
Length188.2 in207.6 in
Width71.7 in74.8 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft318.8 ft3

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