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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,515

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,507

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $13,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasCTSCTS
TrimSEL PremiumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,490 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $46,502 $56,520 $67,540
Cargo net 100    
Technology Package   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Cargo net 80    
Technology Package   2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Options (change) 100 3,445 595
Options (change) 80 3,067 530
Destination 925 995 995
Total Price $49,515 $63,935 $72,685
Total Invoice $47,507 $60,582 $69,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,797
Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasCTSCTS
TrimSEL PremiumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$49,515$63,935$72,685
Adjustments for Features-1,7950-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,720$63,935$72,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,125
Total Invoice$47,507$60,582$69,065
Adjustments for Features-1,7220-594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,785$60,582$68,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,889

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasCTSCTS
TrimSEL PremiumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) $0$0
Following distance indicator $25$25
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication $0$0
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler$200  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
CD player, remote$100  
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 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,190$8,395$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7220-594

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.3 in114.6 in
Length198.3 in195.5 in
Width78.3 in72.2 in
Height69.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,337 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology 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 intervention150Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%

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