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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: $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 Year2006201820182018
ModelPassatATSATSATS
Trim3.6 VR6Premium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $44,295 $47,295 $60,995
Base Invoice $27,513 $42,080 $44,930 $57,945
Luxury #2 Package 5,250      
Sport Package 300      
Navigation system 1,800      
Rear side airbags 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595
Cargo net   60 60 60
Protection Package       0
Luxury Package       2,500
Sunroof       1,050
Luxury #2 Package 4,797      
Sport Package 274      
Navigation system 1,589      
Rear side airbags 310      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530 530
Cargo net   53 53 53
Protection Package       0
Luxury Package       2,225
Sunroof       935
Options (change) 7,700 655 655 4,205
Options (change) 6,970 583 583 3,743
Destination 630 995 995 995
Total Price $38,280 $45,945 $48,945 $66,195
Total Invoice $35,113 $43,658 $46,508 $62,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,692
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelPassatATSATSATS
Trim3.6 VR6Premium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6335hp V6335hp V6464hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/35-18
Total Price$38,280$45,945$48,945$66,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,055-5,305-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,280$41,890$43,640$64,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750$22,200
Total Invoice$35,113$43,658$46,508$62,683
Adjustments for Features0-3,853-5,041-1,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,113$39,805$41,467$60,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,662$20,885

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelPassatATSATSATS
Trim3.6 VR6Premium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$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$3,690$7,745$8,995$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,055$5,305$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,853-5,041-1,993

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatATS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in182.8 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
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
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested406577%
Total Not Requested121523%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS ATS-V

Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tire inflation kit (optional)0No
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 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%

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