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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: $45,370

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $575

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,780

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelATSATSExplorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $44,295 $47,295 $37,855
Base Invoice $42,080 $44,930 $35,268
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595  
Cargo net 60 60  
Driver Assist Package   1,300  
Polished alloy wheels   850 595
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530  
Cargo net 53 53  
Driver Assist Package   1,157  
Polished alloy wheels   757 506
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 655 2,805 6,690
Options (change) 583 2,497 5,687
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $45,945 $51,095 $45,370
Total Invoice $43,658 $48,422 $41,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,821
Model Year201820182012
ModelATSATSExplorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6335hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$45,945$51,095$45,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,500-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,945$48,595$43,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,650$0
Total Invoice$43,658$48,422$41,780
Adjustments for Features0-2,369-1,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,658$46,053$39,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182012
ModelATSATSExplorer
TrimPremium LuxuryPremium PerformanceLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$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 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Curve control  $50
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
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$40 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,365$9,865$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,369-1,943

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac ATS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,374 lb.4,558 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 Premium Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested180043%

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