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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: $52,365

Cadillac ATS Performance   
Difference: $1,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,657

Cadillac ATS Performance   
Difference: $2,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelATSATSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $42,660 $45,615 $52,970
Base Invoice $39,887 $42,650 $50,587
Cold Weather Package 600 600  
CD player, remote 300 300  
CUE and Navigation 895    
Driver Assist Package 3,805 3,380  
Cargo net 60 60  
Sunroof 1,050 1,050  
AWD 2,000 1,100  
Cold Weather Package 528 528  
CD player, remote 264 264  
CUE and Navigation 788    
Driver Assist Package 3,348 2,974  
Cargo net 53 53  
Sunroof 924 924  
AWD 1,870 1,029  
Options (change) 8,710 6,490 0
Options (change) 7,775 5,772 0
Destination 995 995 945
Total Price $52,365 $53,100 $53,915
Total Invoice $48,657 $49,417 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,520
Model Year201520152016
ModelATSATSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$52,365$53,100$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-100-5,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,365$53,000$48,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0
Total Invoice$48,657$49,417$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-93-5,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,657$49,324$46,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152016
ModelATSATSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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 prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
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
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
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 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors  $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 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,900$10,000$15,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-5,395

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
ModelATSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length182.8 in198.3 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height55.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,542 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.281.7 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%
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%
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%

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%

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