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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: $35,815

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $11,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,001

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited   
Difference: $11,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $42,290 $48,290 $63,215 $27,490
Base Invoice $39,964 $45,634 $59,106 $25,606
Navigation System 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Polished alloy wheels 750   800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Adrenaline Package       2,995
Electronics Package       545
Navigation system       1,995
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers       510
Sunroof       850
Remote start       385
Satellite radio       195
Floor mats       65
Navigation System 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Polished alloy wheels 660   704  
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Adrenaline Package       2,756
Electronics Package       463
Navigation system       1,696
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers       433
Sunroof       723
Remote start       326
Satellite radio       166
Floor mats       47
Options (change) 4,395 350 1,950 7,540
Options (change) 3,868 308 1,716 6,610
Destination 895 895 895 785
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $47,580 $49,535 $67,360 $35,815
Total Invoice $44,727 $46,837 $63,017 $33,001

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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: $10,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,382
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19235/65-18
Total Price$47,580$49,535$67,360$35,815
Adjustments for Features-1,430-3,480-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,150$46,055$64,605$35,815
Cost Above Minimum$95$0$18,550$0
Total Invoice$44,727$46,837$63,017$33,001
Adjustments for Features-1,344-3,290-2,5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,383$43,547$60,440$33,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$164$17,057$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer Sport Trac
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power sliding rear window   $250
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch   $200
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100 
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear defrost$200$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,880$7,930$7,205$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$3,480$2,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,344-3,290-2,5770

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20122008
ModelCTSExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase113.4 in130.5 in
Length191.6 in210.2 in
Width72.5 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,852 lb.4,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

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 Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested142580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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