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Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,600

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,283

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelATSATSPassatPassat
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium Performance2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,295 $47,295 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $42,080 $44,930 $30,353 $33,230
Driver Assist Package 2,150 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Cargo net 60 60 100 100
Driver Assist Package 1,914 1,157    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Cargo net 53 53 80 80
Options (change) 2,805 1,955 100 100
Options (change) 2,497 1,740 80 80
Destination 995 995 850 850
Total Price $48,095 $50,245 $32,600 $35,600
Total Invoice $45,572 $47,665 $31,283 $34,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,010
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelATSATSPassatPassat
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium Performance2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6335hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,095$50,245$32,600$35,600
Adjustments for Features-2,405-3,2050-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,690$47,040$32,600$35,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$2,850
Total Invoice$45,572$47,665$31,283$34,160
Adjustments for Features-2,279-3,0400-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,293$44,625$31,283$34,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,332$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelATSATSPassatPassat
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium Performance2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$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$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$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 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,720$8,520$5,315$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$3,205$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,279-3,0400-144

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelATSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.4 in
Length182.8 in191.6 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height55.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume10.2 ft315.9 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-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

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