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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: $45,370

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,780

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerATS
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $45,095
Base Invoice $35,268 $42,164
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Polished alloy wheels 595 850
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cold Weather Package   600
Driver Assist Package   3,220
Cargo net   60
Sunroof   1,050
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Polished alloy wheels 506 748
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cold Weather Package   528
Driver Assist Package   2,834
Cargo net   53
Sunroof   924
Options (change) 6,690 5,780
Options (change) 5,687 5,087
Destination 825 925
Total Price $45,370 $51,800
Total Invoice $41,780 $48,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,045
Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerATS
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6272hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$45,370$51,800
Adjustments for Features-7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,665$51,800
Total Invoice$41,780$48,176
Adjustments for Features-6490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,131$48,176

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerATS
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,830$8,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6490

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122014
ModelExplorerATS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in109.3 in
Length197.1 in182.8 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.4 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested180043%

Option Package Details
Cadillac ATS Premium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested125081%

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