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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: $37,150

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerATSATS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $37,590 $44,895
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $35,522 $42,425
Luxury Package 1,700      
235/65R18 595      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Sunroof 850 850 1,050 1,050
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Cold Weather Package     600 600
CUE and Navigation     1,295  
Polished alloy wheels       850
Luxury Package 1,445      
235/65R18 506      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Sunroof 723 723 924 924
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Cold Weather Package     528 528
CUE and Navigation     1,140  
Polished alloy wheels       748
Options (change) 6,305 4,010 2,945 2,500
Options (change) 5,361 3,410 2,592 2,200
Destination 645 645 895 895
Total Price $37,150 $37,170 $41,430 $48,290
Total Invoice $33,524 $33,633 $39,009 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,908
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerATSATS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6202hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,150$37,170$41,430$48,290
Adjustments for Features00-1,675-4,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,150$37,170$39,755$43,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$3,960
Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$39,009$45,520
Adjustments for Features00-1,577-4,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$37,432$41,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$3,775

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelExplorerExplorerATSATS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
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
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player, remote  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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
All-terrain tires $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,375$3,375$5,050$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,675$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,577-4,313

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerATS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in182.8 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height72.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Luxury

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

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

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