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Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,290

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $12,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,641

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $10,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelCTSEscape
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,675 $28,170
Base Invoice $31,486 $26,269
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
Temporary spare tire 250  
3.6L V6 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
AWD 1,900 1,750
Polished alloy wheels 750  
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Navigation system   795
Package 302A   1,895
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   295
2.0L I4   1,095
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
Temporary spare tire 208  
3.6L V6 0  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
AWD 1,577 1,632
Polished alloy wheels 623  
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Navigation system   694
Package 302A   1,654
Panoramic sunroof   1,217
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   258
2.0L I4   1,022
Options (change) 14,550 7,225
Options (change) 12,077 6,477
Destination 745 895
Total Price $48,970 $36,290
Total Invoice $44,308 $33,641

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,350
Model Year20082013
ModelCTSEscape
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$48,970$36,290
Adjustments for Features-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,620$36,290
Total Invoice$44,308$33,641
Adjustments for Features-3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,991$33,641

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082013
ModelCTSEscape
TrimBaseSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,980$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3170

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082013
ModelCTSEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in105.9 in
Length191.6 in178.1 in
Width72.5 in72.4 in
Height58.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.667.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested162539%
Total Not Requested250061%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested465066%
Total Not Requested241534%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested132567%

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