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Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,915

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,532

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $5,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $52,970
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $50,587
CD player, remote 250 250 250  
Driver Assist Package 2,540      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495  
Polished alloy wheels 750      
CD player, remote 220 220 220  
Driver Assist Package 2,235      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436  
Polished alloy wheels 660      
Options (change) 4,035 745 745 0
Options (change) 3,551 656 656 0
Destination 995 995 995 945
Total Price $61,315 $62,425 $71,695 $53,915
Total Invoice $57,172 $58,391 $67,059 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,587
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$61,315$62,425$71,695$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-725-1,350-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,315$61,700$70,345$49,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$9,030$0
Total Invoice$57,172$58,391$67,059$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-678-1,263-3,947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,172$57,713$65,796$47,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$541$8,624$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Curve control   $50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Terrain selector   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $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 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,550$9,275$9,900$12,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$1,350$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-678-1,263-3,947

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162016
ModelCTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in112.6 in
Length195.5 in198.3 in
Width72.2 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.781.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 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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