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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: $31,535

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $29,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,130

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $28,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $86,295 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $81,980 $25,337 $29,499
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595      
Package 303A       3,000 3,000
Remote start       395  
Door sill trim plates       95 95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530      
Package 303A       2,678 2,678
Remote start       353  
Door sill trim plates       85 85
Options (change) 595 595 0 3,490 3,095
Options (change) 530 530 0 3,116 2,763
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 -4,007
Total Price $61,085 $72,685 $88,290 $31,535 $31,598
Total Invoice $58,045 $69,065 $83,975 $29,328 $29,130

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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: $22,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,220
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V6420hp V6640hp V8141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8T8CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$61,085$72,685$88,290$31,535$31,598
Adjustments for Features-7,555-10,155-6,7550-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,530$62,530$81,535$31,535$31,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,000$28,005$462$0
Total Invoice$58,045$69,065$83,975$29,328$29,130
Adjustments for Features-7,179-9,649-6,4250-484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,866$59,416$77,550$29,328$28,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,550$26,684$682$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSC-MAXC-MAX
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-VHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
CVT   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25 $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Around view cameras$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Backup collision intervention $150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Curve control   $50$50
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Performance traction management  $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500  
Differential cooler  $0  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500
8 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop$150  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber hood  $0  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows $100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
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$125
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Boost gauge $75$75  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Rear camera mirror$200$200   
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,305$14,905$11,505$4,750$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,555$10,155$6,755$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,179-9,649-6,4250-484

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182015
ModelCTSC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.6 in104.3 in
Length195.5 in173.6 in
Width72.2 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.752.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%

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