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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: $33,545

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $14,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,972

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $13,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelATSATSGolf / GTI
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,295 $47,295 $30,135
Base Invoice $42,080 $44,930 $28,930
Driver Assist Package 2,150 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
Cargo net 60 60 100
Lighting Package     995
Driver Assistance Package     1,495
Driver Assist Package 1,914 1,157  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
Cargo net 53 53 80
Lighting Package     856
Driver Assistance Package     1,286
Options (change) 2,805 1,955 2,590
Options (change) 2,497 1,740 2,222
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $48,095 $50,245 $33,545
Total Invoice $45,572 $47,665 $31,972

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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: $11,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,468
Model Year201820182016
ModelATSATSGolf / GTI
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V6335hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,095$50,245$33,545
Adjustments for Features-3,305-4,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,790$46,140$33,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$45,572$47,665$31,972
Adjustments for Features-3,132-3,8940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,440$43,771$31,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,331$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182016
ModelATSATSGolf / GTI
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key$5$5 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
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
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player  $125
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
Door sill trim plates$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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,070$8,870$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$4,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,132-3,8940

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
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 Premium Luxury

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested235080%
Total Not Requested60020%

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