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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: $29,155

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $17,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,877

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $15,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSC-MAX
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $27,275
Base Invoice $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $26,048
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Performance Luxury Package   3,005      
Navigation system         795
Door sill trim plates         95
Cargo organizer         115
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Performance Luxury Package   2,644      
Navigation system         755
Door sill trim plates         90
Cargo organizer         109
Options (change) 3,145 5,150 0 0 1,005
Options (change) 2,768 4,532 0 0 954
Destination 895 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $46,190 $50,235 $50,645 $65,410 $29,155
Total Invoice $43,494 $47,186 $47,908 $61,301 $27,877

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,870
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSC-MAX
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8141hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$46,190$50,235$50,645$65,410$29,155
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-3,075-1,385-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,190$48,360$47,570$64,025$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,170$1,380$17,835$0
Total Invoice$43,494$47,186$47,908$61,301$27,877
Adjustments for Features0-1,761-2,909-1,298-253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,494$45,425$44,999$60,003$27,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$1,505$16,509$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSC-MAX
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Curve control    $50
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Safety key    $5
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports    $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
Cargo net    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
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
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,005$5,880$7,080$5,390$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$3,075$1,385$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,761-2,909-1,298-253

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,061 lb.3,641 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 Luxury

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested61545%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested104050%
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 Titanium

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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