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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: $30,330

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $18,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,820

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $17,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelCTSCTSEscape
TrimBaseCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $24,415
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $22,712
Temporary spare tire 250    
Engine-block heater 100 100 35
Polished alloy wheels 750 800  
Premium Collection 10,050    
3.6L V6 1,000    
Navigation System   2,145  
Panoramic sunroof   900  
Sun and Satellite Package     545
Navigation system     2,395
Limited Luxury Package     795
Interior ambient lighting     295
Remote start     425
Cargo net     65
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695
Temporary spare tire 208    
Engine-block heater 83 83 30
Polished alloy wheels 623 664  
Premium Collection 8,342    
3.6L V6 1,072    
Navigation System   1,780  
Panoramic sunroof   747  
Sun and Satellite Package     464
Navigation system     2,036
Limited Luxury Package     676
Interior ambient lighting     251
Remote start     361
Cargo net     34
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     591
Options (change) 12,150 3,945 5,250
Options (change) 10,328 3,274 4,443
Destination 775 775 665
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0
Total Price $49,190 $65,600 $30,330
Total Invoice $45,011 $59,975 $27,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,766
Model Year200920092008
ModelCTSCTSEscape
TrimBaseCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6556hp V8200hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19225/65-17
Total Price$49,190$65,600$30,330
Adjustments for Features-2,650-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,540$63,125$30,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,585$0
Total Invoice$45,011$59,975$27,820
Adjustments for Features-2,425-2,2630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,586$57,712$27,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,126$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year200920092008
ModelCTSCTSEscape
TrimBaseCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,515$7,340$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$2,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,425-2,2630

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20092008
ModelCTSEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in103.1 in
Length191.6 in174.7 in
Width72.5 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.666.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested191522%
Total Not Requested686578%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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