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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: $38,280

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $7,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $8,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelATSATSATSPassat
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,295 $47,295 $60,995 $29,950
Base Invoice $42,080 $44,930 $57,945 $27,513
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Cargo net 60 60 60  
Luxury Package     2,500  
Protection Package     0  
Sunroof     1,050  
Luxury #2 Package       5,250
Sport Package       300
Navigation system       1,800
Rear side airbags       350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530  
Cargo net 53 53 53  
Luxury Package     2,225  
Protection Package     0  
Sunroof     935  
Luxury #2 Package       4,797
Sport Package       274
Navigation system       1,589
Rear side airbags       310
Options (change) 655 655 4,205 7,700
Options (change) 583 583 3,743 6,970
Destination 995 995 995 630
Total Price $45,945 $48,945 $66,195 $38,280
Total Invoice $43,658 $46,508 $62,683 $35,113

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,692
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelATSATSATSPassat
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V6335hp V6464hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/35-18235/45-17
Total Price$45,945$48,945$66,195$38,280
Adjustments for Features-4,055-5,305-2,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,890$43,640$64,090$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$22,200$0
Total Invoice$43,658$46,508$62,683$35,113
Adjustments for Features-3,853-5,041-1,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,805$41,467$60,690$35,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,662$20,885$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelATSATSATSPassat
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
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  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
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  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
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 $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Tire inflation kit (optional)  $0 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $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  
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber hood  $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
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  
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
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 
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 
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$7,745$8,995$5,795$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,055$5,305$2,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,853-5,041-1,9930

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelATSPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.7 in
Length182.8 in188.2 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height55.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume10.2 ft314.2 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 opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
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 Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested406577%
Total Not Requested121523%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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