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Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,300 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $1,935 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,801 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| Difference: $2,130 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.8 / 3.6 | CTS-V | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $29,270 | $49,475 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $27,368 | $45,372 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Luxury Package | 2,350 | 1,700 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 400 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,200 | 1,200 | 850 | 850 |
| Navigation system | 2,995 | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | |||
| Luxury Package | 1,950 | 1,445 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,079 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 332 | |||
| Sunroof | 996 | 996 | 723 | 723 |
| Navigation system | 2,486 | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,245 | 1,200 | 5,455 | 3,755 |
| Options (change) | 6,843 | 996 | 4,638 | 3,193 |
| Destination | 720 | 720 | 645 | 645 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $38,235 | $52,695 | $36,300 | $36,915 |
| Total Invoice | $34,931 | $48,388 | $32,801 | $33,416 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,770 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,788 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.8 / 3.6 | CTS-V | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 400hp V8 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 212, 8 | 212, 8 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-16 | 245/45-18 | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $38,235 | $52,695 | $36,300 | $36,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,250 | -1,835 | -1,835 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,235 | $51,445 | $34,465 | $35,080 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $13,210 | $0 | $615 |
| Total Invoice | $34,931 | $48,388 | $32,801 | $33,416 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,148 | -1,658 | -1,661 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,931 | $47,240 | $31,143 | $31,755 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $12,309 | $0 | $612 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | 2.8 / 3.6 | CTS-V | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $1,915 | $3,165 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,250 | $1,835 | $1,835 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,148 | -1,658 | -1,661 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 190.1 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,510 lb. | 4,441 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.5 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.5 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Machined alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 12% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
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