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Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $85

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $34

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,925 $36,385 $50,225 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $27,980 $34,020 $46,058 $29,319 $32,901
Luxury Package 2,350 1,550      
Leather seating surfaces 1,300        
Navigation system 2,145 2,145   2,505 1,995
Folding second row seats 400 400      
Bose Edition Package 0 0      
Sunroof     1,200 850 850
Convenience Package       995  
Luxury Package 1,950 1,286      
Leather seating surfaces 1,079        
Navigation system 1,780 1,780   2,129 1,696
Folding second row seats 332 332      
Bose Edition Package 0 0      
Sunroof     996 723 723
Convenience Package       846  
Options (change) 6,195 4,095 1,200 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 5,141 3,398 996 3,698 2,419
Destination 745 745 745 815 815
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $36,865 $41,225 $53,470 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $33,866 $38,163 $49,099 $33,832 $36,135

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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: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,334
Model Year20072007200720092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6255hp V6400hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8212, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/50-18245/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$36,865$41,225$53,470$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,325-2,500-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,865$39,475$52,145$34,280$35,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$15,280$0$930
Total Invoice$33,866$38,163$49,099$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,620-1,217-2,300-3,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,866$36,543$47,882$31,532$32,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,677$14,016$0$917

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072007200720092009
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler $200   
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Compass $0 $0$0
Headlight washers $50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,015$3,765$3,340$4,515$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,325$2,500$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,620-1,217-2,300-3,686

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072009
ModelCTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in113.7 in
Length190.1 in193.4 in
Width70.6 in73.7 in
Height56.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,441 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Bose Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 3.6 Sport

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Bose Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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