2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe priced from $37,995

Cadillac has released pricing details on its new-for-2014 ATS Coupe. The new model, which will be available with buyer's choice of a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder or a 3.6-liter V6 (the ATS Sedan's base 2.5 won't be making the trip) can be had with optional all-wheel-drive in place of the standard rear-wheel setup, while customers can also snag a six-speed manual or six-speed auto.

Prices start at $37,995, which represents a $2,900 premium over the 2014 ATS Sedan (pricing on the 2015 four-door isn't available yet) with the same 2.0-liter engine. Still, the ATS Coupe starts at just over $2,500 less than a base BMW 428i, which is also less powerful and offers less standard equipment. The Caddy is also less costly than the Mercedes-Benz C250 Coupe, although only by about $200. It's even cheaper than the Audi A5, which starts at $38,105, but that model includes all-wheel drive as standard. It should be noted that these prices are without their respective destination charges (*$995 for the Caddy, $925 each for the BMW and the Mercedes and $895 for the Audi).

Unfortunately, Cadillac hasn't released any additional pricing information beyond what we have here, so we can't tell you how much things like all-wheel drive, an automatic transmission or the 321-horsepower V6 will cost. That makes it difficult to figure out just how reasonable the ATS Coupe will be relative to its challengers, but so far, the value equation looks to be in the car's favor. When those full details roll in, though, you know where to look. Scroll down for the official press release from Cadillac.

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2015 Volkswagen Golf priced from $17,995*

North America is about to be inundated with new Volkswagen Golf models. The new GTI hits dealers in June, and VW is following it up with the standard Golf and Golf TDI in August. The new hatchback kicks things off with a special Golf Launch Edition starting at $18,815, after an $820 destination charge.

While the latest VW still looks like a Golf, the seventh generation brings big changes - it's bigger than its predecessor in length and width, but weight is down as much as 79 pounds. The base engine is now the EA888 1.8-liter TSI turbocharged four-cylinder, mated to a five-speed manual or, for $1,100, a six-speed automatic. This engine offers up 170 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque and is 20-percent more efficient on the highway than the mill it replaces. The EA288 2.0-liter TDI four-cylinder diesel has 150 hp and 236 lb-ft and is also available with either a six-speed manual or, again for a premium of $1,100, a six-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox.

VW certainly isn't skimping on trim levels for the new Golf. The TSI engine alone is available in five specs, plus three more for the TDI. The lineup starts with the Golf Launch Edition three-door with a five-speed manual and a standard 5.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth and iPod integration. Above that is the Golf S for $19,815 (all prices including destination) or with a sunroof as a five-door for $21,895. The Golf SE five-door is $25,315 and comes with the automatic as standard. The top-spec Golf SEL five-door is $27,815 with features like standard navigation.

The TDI is only available as a five-door and starts at $22,815 for the TDI is with a manual. The TDI SE jumps to $26,315, and the top TDI SEL is $28,815 with the row-your-own transmission.

There is also the Golf Sport, which is limited to about 650 units for $27,750. It's based on the TSI SE five-door with a six-speed auto and comes standard with bi-xenon headlights, chrome exhaust tips, a body kit and the choice of Pure White or Platinum Gray exterior color.


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