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Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,655

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $13,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,197

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $12,461

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelATSATSATSGolf / GTI
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-VGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,295 $47,295 $60,995 $30,045
Base Invoice $42,080 $44,930 $57,945 $28,843
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Cargo net 60 60 60 100
Luxury Package     2,500  
Protection Package     0  
Sunroof     1,050  
Lighting Package       995
Driver Assistance Package       695
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530  
Cargo net 53 53 53 80
Luxury Package     2,225  
Protection Package     0  
Sunroof     935  
Lighting Package       856
Driver Assistance Package       598
Options (change) 655 655 4,205 1,790
Options (change) 583 583 3,743 1,534
Destination 995 995 995 820
Total Price $45,945 $48,945 $66,195 $32,655
Total Invoice $43,658 $46,508 $62,683 $31,197

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,418
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelATSATSATSGolf / GTI
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-VGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V6335hp V6464hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/35-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,945$48,945$66,195$32,655
Adjustments for Features-4,255-5,505-2,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,690$43,440$63,890$32,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$22,200$0
Total Invoice$43,658$46,508$62,683$31,197
Adjustments for Features-4,043-5,231-2,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,615$41,277$60,500$31,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,662$20,885$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelATSATSATSGolf / GTI
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-VGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Performance traction management  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Safety key$5$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tire inflation kit (optional)  $0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Carbon fiber hood  $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,720$9,970$6,770$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,255$5,505$2,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,043-5,231-2,1830

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182015
ModelATSGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in103.8 in
Length182.8 in167.5 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height55.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.2 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.252.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS ATS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested97538%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tire inflation kit (optional)0No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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