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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: $37,075

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $21,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,207

Ford Escape Hybrid Limited   
Difference: $20,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSEscape
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995 $33,080
Base Invoice $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535 $30,687
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 35
Panoramic sunroof       1,250  
Luxury Package       1,600  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System         2,395
Remote start         345
Semi-automated parking system         395
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436    
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 30
Panoramic sunroof       1,100  
Luxury Package       1,408  
Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System         2,036
Remote start         293
Semi-automated parking system         336
Options (change) 845 845 845 3,200 3,170
Options (change) 744 744 744 2,816 2,695
Destination 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $58,125 $62,525 $71,795 $89,190 $37,075
Total Invoice $54,365 $58,479 $67,147 $83,346 $34,207

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Hybrid Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,563
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSEscape
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8153hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19235/70-16
Total Price$58,125$62,525$71,795$89,190$37,075
Adjustments for Features-8,120-10,095-10,720-9,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,005$52,430$61,075$79,370$37,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$11,070$29,365$0
Total Invoice$54,365$58,479$67,147$83,346$34,207
Adjustments for Features-7,595-9,442-10,026-9,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,770$49,037$57,121$74,169$34,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,267$10,351$27,399$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSEscape
TrimPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850  
Cruise control$150  $150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist    $25
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Performance traction management   $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key    $5
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack    $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500 
Differential cooler   $0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber hood   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive    $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn    $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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$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$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,805$14,780$15,405$14,505$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,120$10,095$10,720$9,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,595-9,442-10,026-9,1770

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20162012
ModelCTSEscape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in103.1 in
Length195.5 in174.7 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.766.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid Limited

Hybrid Energy Audiophile and Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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