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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: $3,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerATSATSATS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $37,340 $42,660 $45,615
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $35,100 $39,887 $42,650
Luxury Package 1,700        
235/65R18 595        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Side curtain airbags 560 560      
Sunroof 850 850 1,050 1,050 1,050
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Cold Weather Package     600 600 600
CD player, remote     300 300 300
CUE and Navigation       895  
Polished alloy wheels         850
Luxury Package 1,445        
235/65R18 506        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Side curtain airbags 476 476      
Sunroof 723 723 924 924 924
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Cold Weather Package     528 528 528
CD player, remote     264 264 264
CUE and Navigation       788  
Polished alloy wheels         748
Options (change) 6,305 4,010 1,950 2,845 2,800
Options (change) 5,361 3,410 1,716 2,504 2,464
Destination 645 645 995 995 995
Total Price $37,150 $37,170 $40,285 $46,500 $49,410
Total Invoice $33,524 $33,633 $37,811 $43,386 $46,109

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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: $2,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,466
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerATSATSATS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6202hp I4272hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,150$37,170$40,285$46,500$49,410
Adjustments for Features00-875-4,275-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,150$37,170$39,410$42,225$43,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$2,815$4,475
Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$37,811$43,386$46,109
Adjustments for Features00-821-3,989-5,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$36,990$39,397$40,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$2,407$3,963

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerATSATSATS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
All-terrain tires $0   
Alloy wheels   $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,325$5,200$8,600$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$875$4,275$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments00-821-3,989-5,156

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20062015
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.3,374 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

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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