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Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,885

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,981

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelCTSCTSExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $29,270 $49,475 $31,010
Base Invoice $27,368 $45,372 $28,752
Navigation system 2,995   2,505
Folding second row seats 400    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 850
Leather seating surfaces 1,300    
Convenience Package     995
Navigation system 2,486   2,129
Folding second row seats 332    
Sunroof 996 996 723
Leather seating surfaces 1,079    
Convenience Package     846
Options (change) 5,895 1,200 4,350
Options (change) 4,893 996 3,698
Destination 720 720 815
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $35,885 $52,695 $36,175
Total Invoice $32,981 $48,388 $33,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,613
Model Year200620062009
ModelCTSCTSExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine210hp V6400hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-18235/65-18
Total Price$35,885$52,695$36,175
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,885$50,045$33,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,160$0
Total Invoice$32,981$48,388$33,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,433-2,897
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,981$45,955$30,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,974$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year200620062009
ModelCTSCTSExplorer Sport Trac
Trim2.8 / 3.6CTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window  $250
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear defrost$200$200 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers $50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$1,565$4,215$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,433-2,897

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062009
ModelCTSExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase113.4 in130.5 in
Length190.1 in210.2 in
Width70.6 in73.7 in
Height56.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested47556%
Total Not Requested37544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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