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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: $4,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,780

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorerATSATS
TrimLimitedPerformancePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $42,660 $45,615
Base Invoice $35,268 $39,887 $42,650
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Polished alloy wheels 595   850
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cold Weather Package   600 600
CD player, remote   300 300
CUE and Navigation   895  
Driver Assist Package   3,805 3,380
Cargo net   60 60
Sunroof   1,050 1,050
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Polished alloy wheels 506   748
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Cold Weather Package   528 528
CD player, remote   264 264
CUE and Navigation   788  
Driver Assist Package   3,348 2,974
Cargo net   53 53
Sunroof   924 924
Options (change) 6,690 6,710 6,240
Options (change) 5,687 5,905 5,491
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $45,370 $50,365 $52,850
Total Invoice $41,780 $46,787 $49,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,886
Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorerATSATS
TrimLimitedPerformancePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6272hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,370$50,365$52,850
Adjustments for Features-9550-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,415$50,365$51,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,585
Total Invoice$41,780$46,787$49,136
Adjustments for Features-8790-837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,901$46,787$48,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,512

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year201220152015
ModelExplorerATSATS
TrimLimitedPerformancePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Curve control$50  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$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$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,405$8,450$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-8790-837

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122015
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
Power-stowing third row seats400No
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
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested180043%

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 outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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 Requested30016%
Total Not Requested160084%

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%
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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