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Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,040

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $280

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,234

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $465

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelATSATSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $42,095 $45,095 $43,100
Base Invoice $39,359 $42,164 $40,191
Cold Weather Package 600 600  
Driver Assist Package 3,645 3,220  
CUE and Navigation 945    
Cargo net 60 60  
Sunroof 1,050 1,050  
AWD 2,000 1,100  
Package 401A     4,300
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cold Weather Package 528 528  
Driver Assist Package 3,208 2,834  
CUE and Navigation 832    
Cargo net 53 53  
Sunroof 924 924  
AWD 1,870 1,029  
Package 401A     3,752
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 8,300 6,030 7,045
Options (change) 7,415 5,368 6,148
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $51,320 $52,050 $51,040
Total Invoice $47,699 $48,457 $47,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,557
Model Year201420142015
ModelATSATSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$51,320$52,050$51,040
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,320$51,750$49,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$0
Total Invoice$47,699$48,457$47,234
Adjustments for Features0-279-1,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,699$48,178$46,142
Cost Above Minimum$0$479$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142015
ModelATSATSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Terrain selector  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,125$10,425$11,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-1,092

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
ModelATSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length182.8 in197.1 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height55.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,542 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.280.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Performance

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested125081%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested202564%
Total Not Requested112536%

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