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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,835

Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $6,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,231

Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury   
Difference: $6,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerATSATS
TrimPlatinumPremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $44,295 $47,295
Base Invoice $51,512 $42,080 $44,930
Driver Assist Package   2,150 1,300
225/40VR18   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Driver Assist Package   1,914 1,157
225/40VR18   712  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Options (change) 0 3,545 1,895
Options (change) 0 3,156 1,687
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $54,935 $48,835 $50,185
Total Invoice $52,507 $46,231 $47,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $515
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerATSATS
TrimPlatinumPremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$54,935$48,835$50,185
Adjustments for Features-7,1050-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,830$48,835$49,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$550
Total Invoice$52,507$46,231$47,612
Adjustments for Features-6,7910-759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,716$46,231$46,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$622

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerATSATS
TrimPlatinumPremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
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 climate control$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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  
Following distance indicator $25$25
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  
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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 
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  
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$14,905$7,800$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,105$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7910-759

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerATS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length198.3 in182.8 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium Luxury

225/40VR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40VR18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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 Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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%

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