I find their exterior styling is somewhat polarizing. Some people love it, some people find it odd. But it is distinct compared to the other brands, which I respect Cadillac for doing. You can't accuse Cadillac style of being generic or common.I drove the ATS with a very knowledgeable salesman. Even he could not convince me that CUE is ready for primetime. I drove their 'Prestige' model with the V6 (325 hp +/-). The bells and whistles are amazing and include a heads up display that has a bunch of different modes. The best feature is the magnetic ride shocks that stiffen/soften instantaneously.
The 325 ponies don't feel like they are all there, but there are strong rumors of a 'V' version with a blown V6, and I still can't get used to their exterior styling.
I have pre-ordered the CLA45, and it will probably end up just short of $60K, plus T&L. The bottom line is that this car would definitely save you some coins, and it is a worthy, but flawed, competitor. Of course the CLA ain't without flaws either.
I agree. The magnetic ride control is one of the best features in the ATS. Not so sure about everything else.I drove the ATS with a very knowledgeable salesman. Even he could not convince me that CUE is ready for primetime. I drove their 'Prestige' model with the V6 (325 hp +/-). The bells and whistles are amazing and include a heads up display that has a bunch of different modes. The best feature is the magnetic ride shocks that stiffen/soften instantaneously.
The 325 ponies don't feel like they are all there, but there are strong rumors of a 'V' version with a blown V6, and I still can't get used to their exterior styling.
I have pre-ordered the CLA45, and it will probably end up just short of $60K, plus T&L. The bottom line is that this car would definitely save you some coins, and it is a worthy, but flawed, competitor. Of course the CLA ain't without flaws either.
Starting at $33 095 for the 2013 ATS 2.5L Standard RWD, being about $3 000 more than the base model Mercedes CLA 250. The base model Cadillac ATS can be seen as a better buy over the base model CLA 250 since it's RWD unlike the CLA, but is it??
So? Are you label shopping?Only one is a Mercedes-Benz.
let us know how it goes. The ATS seems to be a great carI hate to say it but I am pretty much sold on going with the (2013 - 2014) ATS 2.0L Turbo Luxury AWD. Yes its more expensive but the standard features on the ATS are longer than the CLA. Leather, Keyless access/drive, Remote Start. 272HP. Reviews on the ATS are rock solid.
I have been keeping my eye out for pricing and Cadillac is offering some really deep discounts on the 2013 MY. Low 40K for AWD/Nav/Sunroof
I agree with that , at least offer a manual in the basemodel. Lexus was smart enough and did that with their lexus IS. MB should take note.And not being manual was the biggest downfall for the cla 250. the ATS is a tough one to compete with when it comes to the bottom of it.
Except that the 4 is a two door. There is an ATS two door floating around, but my guess is that someone will stick a nail in it.haha that is a good point, cadillac's objective is to come up with something to battle it out with bmw's new 4 series.
Well the 3 series is still a 4 door. Caddy engineers used the e46 3 series as the benchmark for the ATS' steering and feel. It was designed as a BMW hunting weapon.Except that the 4 is a two door. There is an ATS two door floating around, but my guess is that someone will stick a nail in it.
