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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: $35,190

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,765

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelATSATSPassatPassat
TrimPerformancePremium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,660 $45,615 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $39,887 $42,650 $32,865 $35,325
CD player, remote 300 300    
Cold Weather Package 600 600    
Driver Assist Package 3,805 3,380    
CUE and Navigation 895      
Cargo net 60 60 100 100
Sunroof 1,050 1,050    
CD player, remote 264 264    
Cold Weather Package 528 528    
Driver Assist Package 3,348 2,974    
CUE and Navigation 788      
Cargo net 53 53 80 80
Sunroof 924 924    
Options (change) 6,710 5,390 100 100
Options (change) 5,905 4,743 80 80
Destination 995 995 820 820
Total Price $50,365 $52,000 $35,190 $37,755
Total Invoice $46,787 $48,388 $33,765 $36,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,108
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelATSATSPassatPassat
TrimPerformancePremium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4272hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
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$50,365$52,000$35,190$37,755
Adjustments for Features-2,060-2,9600-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,305$49,040$35,190$37,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$2,465
Total Invoice$46,787$48,388$33,765$36,225
Adjustments for Features-1,914-2,7540-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,873$45,634$33,765$36,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$761$0$2,364

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2015201520162016
ModelATSATSPassatPassat
TrimPerformancePremium1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
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  
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  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
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  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$7,200$8,100$5,140$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$2,960$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,914-2,7540-96

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20152016
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.3,231 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 Performance

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested50032%
Total Not Requested105068%

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