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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,835

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $11,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelGolf / GTIATSATS
TrimRPerformancePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,785 $42,660 $45,615
Cargo net 100 60 60
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Cold Weather Package   600 600
CUE and Navigation   895  
CD player, remote   300 300
Driver Assist Package   3,805 3,380
3.6L V6   2,000 2,000
AWD   2,000 1,100
Cargo net 80 53 53
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
Cold Weather Package   528 528
CUE and Navigation   788  
CD player, remote   264 264
Driver Assist Package   3,348 2,974
3.6L V6   1,870 1,870
AWD   1,870 1,029
Options (change) 1,200 9,660 7,440
Options (change) 1,136 8,721 6,718
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $41,835 $53,315 $54,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,259
Model Year201820152015
ModelGolf / GTIATSATS
TrimRPerformancePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4321hp V6321hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,835$53,315$54,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,460-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,835$51,855$52,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year201820152015
ModelGolf / GTIATSATS
TrimRPerformancePremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$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  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Performance meter$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,715$10,175$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,460$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,358-1,454

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20182015
ModelGolf / GTIATS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in109.3 in
Length167.6 in182.8 in
Width70.8 in71.1 in
Height58.2 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,373 lb.3,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested175092%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
225/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested140090%

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