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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: $38,255

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $8,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,019

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $9,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720162016
ModelCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,925 $36,385 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $27,980 $34,020 $41,543 $50,587
Sport Package 1,940      
Luxury Package 1,800 1,550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,300      
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 795  
Folding second row seats 400 400    
Bose Edition Package 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof     1,595  
Sport Package 1,610      
Luxury Package 1,493 1,286    
Leather seating surfaces 1,079      
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 755  
Folding second row seats 332 332    
Bose Edition Package 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof     1,515  
Options (change) 7,585 4,095 2,390 0
Options (change) 6,294 3,398 2,270 0
Destination 745 745 945 945
Total Price $38,255 $41,225 $46,835 $53,915
Total Invoice $35,019 $38,163 $44,758 $51,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,788
Model Year2007200720162016
ModelCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6255hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)212, 8212, 8390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,255$41,225$46,835$53,915
Adjustments for Features0-500-8,320-14,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,255$40,725$38,515$39,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,470$0$1,230
Total Invoice$35,019$38,163$44,758$51,532
Adjustments for Features0-463-7,951-13,544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,019$37,700$36,807$37,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,681$0$1,181

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720162016
ModelCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
Trim2.8 / 3.63.6 SportSportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
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  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$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
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,800$12,620$18,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$8,320$14,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-7,951-13,544

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072016
ModelCTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in112.6 in
Length190.1 in198.3 in
Width70.6 in78.9 in
Height56.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.543.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.581.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Sport

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

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