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Cadillac CTS vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,845

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $18,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,384

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $16,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $25,948 $30,341
Performance Luxury Package 3,690 3,095        
Navigation System 3,145 2,145        
Package 302A         2,195 2,195
Door sill trim plates         95 95
Remote start         395  
Cargo organizer         115  
Performance Luxury Package 3,247 2,724        
Navigation System 2,768 1,888        
Package 302A         2,085 2,085
Door sill trim plates         90 90
Remote start         375  
Cargo organizer         109  
Options (change) 6,835 5,240 0 0 2,800 2,290
Options (change) 6,015 4,612 0 0 2,659 2,175
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 -4,007
Total Price $49,475 $49,680 $50,140 $64,535 $30,845 $30,928
Total Invoice $46,357 $46,655 $47,430 $60,481 $29,482 $29,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,707
Model Year201120112011201120162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6T6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$49,475$49,680$50,140$64,535$30,845$30,928
Adjustments for Features-1,660-1,660-2,860-1,0200-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,815$48,020$47,280$63,515$30,845$30,543
Cost Above Minimum$535$740$0$16,235$302$0
Total Invoice$46,357$46,655$47,430$60,481$29,482$29,384
Adjustments for Features-1,555-1,559-2,705-9560-366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,802$45,096$44,725$59,525$29,482$29,018
Cost Above Minimum$77$371$0$14,800$464$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201120112011201120162016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-VHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual   $150  
CVT    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Remote app     $25
Remote start$150$150$150 $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Curve control    $50$50
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Safety key    $5$5
Tires, run-flat   $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75 $75$75
Cargo net    $40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage    $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger     $500
8 kWh battery pack     $0
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Body kit   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200   
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $25$25
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100$100
Headlight washers   $50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$5,730$5,730$6,930$5,090$4,070$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$1,660$2,860$1,020$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,555-1,559-2,705-9560-366

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20112016
ModelCTSC-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.4 in104.3 in
Length191.6 in173.6 in
Width72.6 in72.0 in
Height59.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested107546%
Total Not Requested124054%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested61545%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested107551%
Total Not Requested104049%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

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