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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: $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 Year2015201520152018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatATSATSATSATS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLuxuryPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $38,695 $44,295 $47,295 $60,995
Base Invoice $30,486 $32,534 $34,519 $36,760 $42,080 $44,930 $57,945
Cargo net 100 100 100 60 60 60 60
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375        
Metallic paint (extra cost)       595 595 595 595
Sunroof       1,050     1,050
Protection Package             0
Luxury Package             2,500
Cargo net 80 80 80 53 53 53 53
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300        
Metallic paint (extra cost)       530 530 530 530
Sunroof       935     935
Protection Package             0
Luxury Package             2,225
Options (change) 475 475 475 1,705 655 655 4,205
Options (change) 380 380 380 1,518 583 583 3,743
Destination 820 820 820 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,085 $35,220 $37,290 $41,395 $45,945 $48,945 $66,195
Total Invoice $31,686 $33,734 $35,719 $39,273 $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 1.8T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,363
Model Year2015201520152018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatATSATSATSATS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLuxuryPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6272hp I4335hp V6335hp V6464hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/35-18
Total Price$33,085$35,220$37,290$41,395$45,945$48,945$66,195
Adjustments for Features00-100-1,290-4,040-5,290-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,085$35,220$37,190$40,105$41,905$43,655$64,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$1,800$3,550$24,000
Total Invoice$31,686$33,734$35,719$39,273$43,658$46,508$62,683
Adjustments for Features00-96-1,224-3,839-5,027-1,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,686$33,734$35,623$38,049$39,819$41,481$60,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$3,937$0$1,770$3,432$22,655

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year2015201520152018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatATSATSATSATS
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumLuxuryPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceATS-V
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual      $150
FWD$0$0$0    
RWD   $0$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$3,880$3,880$3,980$5,170$7,920$9,170$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$1,290$4,040$5,290$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-1,224-3,839-5,027-1,979

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,173 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 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 headlights500No
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 information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested112544%
Total Not Requested145056%

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