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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: $54,305

Cadillac ATS Performance   
Difference: $1,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152021
ModelATSATSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $42,660 $45,615 $49,000
CUE and Navigation 895    
CD player, remote 300 300  
Cold Weather Package 600 600  
Driver Assist Package 3,805 3,380  
Sunroof 1,050 1,050  
3.6L V6 2,000 2,000  
AWD 2,000 1,100  
Package 401A     3,875
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
CUE and Navigation 788    
CD player, remote 264 264  
Cold Weather Package 528 528  
Driver Assist Package 3,348 2,974  
Sunroof 924 924  
3.6L V6 1,870 1,870  
AWD 1,870 1,029  
Package 401A     3,681
Panoramic sunroof     1,610
Options (change) 10,650 8,430 5,570
Options (change) 9,592 7,589 5,291
Destination 995 995 1,245
Total Price $54,305 $55,040 $55,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,392
Model Year201520152021
ModelATSATSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine321hp V6321hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/55-20
Total Price$54,305$55,040$55,815
Adjustments for Features0-100-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,305$54,940$51,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152021
ModelATSATSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumST
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
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
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 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,800$9,900$13,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-454

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152021
ModelATSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in119.1 in
Length182.8 in198.8 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height55.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,629 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.2 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.247.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.287.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Performance

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%
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%

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 ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested237565%
Total Not Requested126535%

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