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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: $36,865

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $945

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,866

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $1,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,925 $36,385 $50,225 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $27,980 $34,020 $46,058 $29,479 $34,952
Luxury Package 2,350 1,550      
Leather seating surfaces 1,300        
Navigation system 2,145 2,145   795 795
Folding second row seats 400 400      
Bose Edition Package 0 0      
Sunroof     1,200    
Package 202A       3,075  
Panoramic sunroof       1,595 1,595
Luxury Package 1,950 1,286      
Leather seating surfaces 1,079        
Navigation system 1,780 1,780   676 676
Folding second row seats 332 332      
Bose Edition Package 0 0      
Sunroof     996    
Package 202A       2,614  
Panoramic sunroof       1,356 1,356
Options (change) 6,195 4,095 1,200 5,465 2,390
Options (change) 5,141 3,398 996 4,646 2,032
Destination 745 745 745 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $36,865 $41,225 $53,470 $37,810 $40,750
Total Invoice $33,866 $38,163 $49,099 $34,950 $37,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,928
Model Year20072007200720112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6255hp V6400hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8212, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/50-18245/45-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$36,865$41,225$53,470$37,810$40,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,325-4,340-5,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,865$39,475$52,145$33,470$35,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$15,280$0$1,625
Total Invoice$33,866$38,163$49,099$34,950$37,809
Adjustments for Features0-1,620-1,217-4,012-5,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,866$36,543$47,882$30,938$32,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,677$14,016$0$1,624

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072007200720112011
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportCTS-VXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key    $250
Remote start    $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Curve control   $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
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 net$40$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
Surround sound    $250
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Compass $0   
Headlight washers $50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Stowable third row seats   $600$600
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$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,615$5,365$4,940$7,955$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,325$4,340$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,620-1,217-4,012-5,247

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
ModelCTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in112.6 in
Length190.1 in197.1 in
Width70.6 in78.9 in
Height56.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.580.7 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
Compass0No
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
Compass0No
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 XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested217567%
Total Not Requested105033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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