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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: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,524

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerATSATSATSATS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremiumATS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $37,340 $43,155 $46,110 $60,465
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $35,100 $40,350 $43,113 $56,535
Luxury Package 1,700         2,500
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        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0          
Cold Weather Package     600 600 600  
CD player, remote     250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     495 495 495 495
Sun & Sound Package     1,500      
CUE and Navigation       895    
Polished alloy wheels         850 900
Protection Package           0
Luxury Package 1,445         2,200
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        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0          
Cold Weather Package     528 528 528  
CD player, remote     220 220 220 220
Metallic paint (extra cost)     436 436 436 436
Sun & Sound Package     1,320      
CUE and Navigation       788    
Polished alloy wheels         748 792
Protection Package           0
Options (change) 6,305 4,010 2,845 3,290 3,245 5,195
Options (change) 5,361 3,410 2,504 2,896 2,856 4,572
Destination 645 645 995 995 995 995
Total Price $37,150 $37,170 $41,180 $47,440 $50,350 $66,655
Total Invoice $33,524 $33,633 $38,599 $44,241 $46,964 $62,102

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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: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,858
Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerATSATSATSATS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremiumATS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6202hp I4272hp I4272hp I4464hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18255/35-18
Total Price$37,150$37,170$41,180$47,440$50,350$66,655
Adjustments for Features00-2,365-5,165-6,415-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,150$37,170$38,815$42,275$43,935$63,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$3,460$5,120$24,600
Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$38,599$44,241$46,964$62,102
Adjustments for Features00-2,217-4,817-5,984-3,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,524$33,633$36,382$39,424$40,980$59,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0$3,042$4,598$22,701

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year200620062016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerATSATSATSATS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremiumATS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$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$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Performance traction management     $250
Rear side airbags   $300$300 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tire inflation kit (optional)     $0
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber hood     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Running boards$350$350    
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player, remote  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Boost gauge     $75
Fog lights$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
All-terrain tires $0    
Alloy wheels   $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,725$3,725$6,090$8,890$10,140$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,365$5,165$6,415$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,217-4,817-5,984-3,019

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20062016
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
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

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
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
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
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS ATS-V

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Protection Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Tire inflation kit (optional)0No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Metal pedals75No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested100039%
Total Not Requested157561%

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