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Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,600

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,283

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $14,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatATSATS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $44,295 $47,295
Base Invoice $30,353 $33,230 $42,080 $44,930
Cargo net 100 100 60 60
Driver Assist Package     2,150 1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595
Cargo net 80 80 53 53
Driver Assist Package     1,914 1,157
Metallic paint (extra cost)     530 530
Options (change) 100 100 2,805 1,955
Options (change) 80 80 2,497 1,740
Destination 850 850 995 995
Total Price $32,600 $35,600 $48,095 $50,245
Total Invoice $31,283 $34,160 $45,572 $47,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,010
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatATSATS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4280hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionT6S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,600$35,600$48,095$50,245
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,405-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,600$35,450$45,690$47,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$1,350
Total Invoice$31,283$34,160$45,572$47,665
Adjustments for Features0-144-2,279-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,283$34,016$43,293$44,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,733$0$1,332

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatATSATS
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $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
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Following distance indicator  $25$25
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
Safety key  $5$5
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
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
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
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$5,315$5,465$7,720$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,405$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-2,279-3,040

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatATS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in182.8 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height58.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested105084%

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