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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: $575

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,780

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelExplorerATSATS
TrimLimitedPremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $44,295 $47,295
Base Invoice $35,268 $42,080 $44,930
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Polished alloy wheels 595   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
Cargo net   60 60
Driver Assist Package     1,300
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Polished alloy wheels 506   757
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Cargo net   53 53
Driver Assist Package     1,157
Options (change) 6,690 655 2,805
Options (change) 5,687 583 2,497
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $45,370 $45,945 $51,095
Total Invoice $41,780 $43,658 $48,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,821
Model Year201220182018
ModelExplorerATSATS
TrimLimitedPremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6335hp V6335hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
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$45,945$51,095
Adjustments for Features-2,1100-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,260$45,945$48,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,650
Total Invoice$41,780$43,658$48,422
Adjustments for Features-1,9430-2,369
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,837$43,658$46,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,395

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year201220182018
ModelExplorerATSATS
TrimLimitedPremium LuxuryPremium Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Curve control$50  
Following distance indicator $25$25
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
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
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
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
Compass $0$0
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$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0$0
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$9,475$7,365$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$0$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9430-2,369

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac ATS

Model Year20122018
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 Performance

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

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