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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: $38,490

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerATSATSATS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremiumATS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $37,340 $46,110 $60,465
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $35,100 $43,113 $56,535
Convenience Package 995        
255/50R20 1,325        
Navigation system 2,505 1,995      
Sunroof 850 850   1,050 1,050
Remote start 385 385      
Cold Weather Package     600 600  
CD player, remote     250 250 250
Sun & Sound Package     1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     495 495 495
Polished alloy wheels       850 900
Protection Package         0
Luxury Package         2,500
Convenience Package 846        
255/50R20 1,127        
Navigation system 2,129 1,696      
Sunroof 723 723   924 924
Remote start 327 327      
Cold Weather Package     528 528  
CD player, remote     220 220 220
Sun & Sound Package     1,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     436 436 436
Polished alloy wheels       748 792
Protection Package         0
Luxury Package         2,200
Options (change) 6,060 3,230 2,845 3,245 5,195
Options (change) 5,152 2,746 2,504 2,856 4,572
Destination 815 815 995 995 995
Total Price $38,490 $39,595 $41,180 $50,350 $66,655
Total Invoice $35,286 $36,462 $38,599 $46,964 $62,102

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,216
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerATSATSATS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremiumATS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6202hp I4272hp I4464hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18225/45-17225/40-18255/35-18
Total Price$38,490$39,595$41,180$50,350$66,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,635-5,760-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,490$37,845$39,545$44,590$64,070
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$0$5,045$24,525
Total Invoice$35,286$36,462$38,599$46,964$62,102
Adjustments for Features0-1,612-1,533-5,373-2,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,286$34,850$37,066$41,591$59,694
Cost Above Minimum$436$0$0$4,525$22,628

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerATSATSATS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPremiumATS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel  $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$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200 
Lane keeping assist   $400 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Performance traction management    $250
Rear side airbags   $300 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tire inflation kit (optional)    $0
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
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 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Carbon fiber hood    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
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 
Boost gauge    $75
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,330$6,080$5,965$10,090$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,635$5,760$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,612-1,533-5,373-2,408

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20092016
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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 audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested70030%

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 audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested110043%
Total Not Requested147557%

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