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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: $36,120

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,461

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelATSATSExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,340 $45,615 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $35,100 $42,650 $27,273 $30,178
CD player, remote 300 300    
Cold Weather Package 600 600    
Sun & Sound Package 1,870      
Sunroof   1,050    
Polished alloy wheels   850    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
255/50R20     1,325  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
CD player, remote 264 264    
Cold Weather Package 528 528    
Sun & Sound Package 1,646      
Sunroof   924    
Polished alloy wheels   748    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
255/50R20     1,127  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Options (change) 2,770 2,800 6,360 2,940
Options (change) 2,438 2,464 5,406 2,498
Destination 995 995 785 785
Total Price $41,105 $49,410 $36,390 $36,120
Total Invoice $38,533 $46,109 $33,464 $33,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,146
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelATSATSExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine202hp I4272hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$41,105$49,410$36,390$36,120
Adjustments for Features-1,235-4,9100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,870$44,500$36,390$35,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,630$520$0
Total Invoice$38,533$46,109$33,464$33,461
Adjustments for Features-1,158-4,5820-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,375$41,527$33,464$33,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,152$235$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520082008
ModelATSATSExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane keeping assist $400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags $300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,300$8,975$4,065$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$4,910$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,158-4,5820-232

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152008
ModelATSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length182.8 in193.4 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height55.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Luxury

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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