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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: $32,970

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $15,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,957

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $14,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSEscape
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $42,150 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $29,505
Base Invoice $39,831 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106 $27,664
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150 1,495
Roof rack 325 325 325 325  
Performance Luxury Package   3,005      
Navigation system         795
Cargo cover         135
Roof rack crossbars         145
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,012   1,012 1,395
Roof rack 286 286 286 286  
Performance Luxury Package   2,644      
Navigation system         742
Cargo cover         126
Roof rack crossbars         135
Options (change) 4,970 6,975 675 1,475 2,570
Options (change) 4,374 6,138 594 1,298 2,398
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $48,015 $52,060 $51,320 $66,885 $32,970
Total Invoice $45,100 $48,792 $48,502 $62,599 $30,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,176
Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSEscape
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8178hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$48,015$52,060$51,320$66,885$32,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-1,875-1,235-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,015$50,185$49,445$65,650$31,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,170$1,430$17,635$0
Total Invoice$45,100$48,792$48,502$62,599$30,957
Adjustments for Features0-1,757-1,772-1,156-1,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,100$47,035$46,730$61,443$29,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,935$1,630$16,343$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012201220122016
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSEscape
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-VTitanium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual   $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50
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
Safety key    $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
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 organizer$100$100$100$100 
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 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler    $200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
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 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,955$5,830$5,830$5,190$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$1,875$1,235$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,757-1,772-1,156-1,033

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122016
ModelCTSEscape
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in105.9 in
Length191.6 in178.1 in
Width72.6 in72.4 in
Height59.1 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,061 lb.3,516 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 Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft367.8 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
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
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
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested92545%
Total Not Requested114055%
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 Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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