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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: $33,085

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $8,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,686

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $7,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201520152015
ModelATSATSATSATSPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,695 $44,295 $47,295 $60,995 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $36,760 $42,080 $44,930 $57,945 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 595      
Cargo net 60 60 60 60 100 100 100
Sunroof 1,050     1,050      
Protection Package       0      
Luxury Package       2,500      
Illuminated door sill trim plates         375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530 530      
Cargo net 53 53 53 53 80 80 80
Sunroof 935     935      
Protection Package       0      
Luxury Package       2,225      
Illuminated door sill trim plates         300 300 300
Options (change) 1,705 655 655 4,205 475 475 475
Options (change) 1,518 583 583 3,743 380 380 380
Destination 995 995 995 995 820 820 820
Total Price $41,395 $45,945 $48,945 $66,195 $33,085 $35,220 $37,290
Total Invoice $39,273 $43,658 $46,508 $62,683 $31,686 $33,734 $35,719

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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: $7,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,363
Model Year2018201820182018201520152015
ModelATSATSATSATSPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4335hp V6335hp V6464hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/35-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,395$45,945$48,945$66,195$33,085$35,220$37,290
Adjustments for Features-1,290-4,040-5,290-2,09000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,105$41,905$43,655$64,105$33,085$35,220$37,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$3,550$24,000$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$39,273$43,658$46,508$62,683$31,686$33,734$35,719
Adjustments for Features-1,224-3,839-5,027-1,97900-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,049$39,819$41,481$60,704$31,686$33,734$35,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,770$3,432$22,655$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182018201520152015
ModelATSATSATSATSPassatPassatPassat
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
6-speed manual   $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100   
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0   
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100    
Remote start$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Lane departure warning $200$200    
Lane keeping assist $400$400    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Performance traction management   $250   
Rear side airbags $300$300    
Safety key$5$5$5$5   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tire inflation kit (optional)   $0   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500   
Limited-slip rear differential  $300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0    
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Carbon fiber hood   $0   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player    $50$50$50
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200    
Boost gauge   $75   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200   
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500   
Alloy wheels $350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Machined alloy wheels  $350    
Performance steering system (optional)   $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,170$7,920$9,170$5,970$3,880$3,880$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$4,040$5,290$2,090$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,224-3,839-5,027-1,97900-96

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182015
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.3,173 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 ATS-V

Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire inflation kit (optional)0No
Floor mats75Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested112544%
Total Not Requested145056%

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