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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: $37,290

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,719

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $17,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelPassatDTS
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $54,825
Base Invoice $34,519 $51,809
Cargo net 100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Cargo net 80  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300  
Options (change) 475 0
Options (change) 380 0
Destination 820 920
Total Price $37,290 $55,745
Total Invoice $35,719 $52,729

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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: $16,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,393
Model Year20152011
ModelPassatDTS
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6275hp V8
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,290$55,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,290$54,035
Total Invoice$35,719$52,729
Adjustments for Features0-1,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,719$51,112

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20152011
ModelPassatDTS
TrimV6 SEL PremiumPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$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
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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 inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,580$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,617

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,423 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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