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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: $38,580 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $7,510 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,876 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $7,042 | |||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Base | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $33,675 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $31,486 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Performance Collection (AWD) | 3,695 | ||
| Performance Luxury Package | 2,875 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 250 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 750 | ||
| 3.6L V6 | 0 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,300 | ||
| AWD | 1,900 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 900 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | ||
| 235/65R18 | 595 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| 4WD w/low range | 2,225 | 2,225 | |
| Performance Collection (AWD) | 3,067 | ||
| Performance Luxury Package | 2,386 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | 208 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 623 | ||
| 3.6L V6 | 0 | ||
| 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1,079 | ||
| AWD | 1,577 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 747 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | |
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | ||
| 235/65R18 | 506 | ||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,068 | 1,068 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |
| 4WD w/low range | 1,980 | 1,980 | |
| Options (change) | 11,670 | 7,735 | 5,440 |
| Options (change) | 9,687 | 6,713 | 4,762 |
| Destination | 745 | 645 | 645 |
| Total Price | $46,090 | $38,580 | $38,600 |
| Total Invoice | $41,918 | $34,876 | $34,985 |
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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: $6,070 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,732 | |||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Base | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 263hp V6 | 292hp V8 | 292hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | A6 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/4L | 4WD w/4L |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/26 MPG | 14/20 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 212, 8 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 235/65-18 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $46,090 | $38,580 | $38,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,440 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,650 | $38,580 | $38,600 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $20 |
| Total Invoice | $41,918 | $34,876 | $34,985 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,310 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,608 | $34,876 | $34,985 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $109 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Base | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | $1000 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| 4WD w/low range | $2200 | $2200 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Super-heated washer fluid | $100 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,565 | $6,125 | $6,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,440 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,310 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,001 lb. | 4,706 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 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 | 13.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS
| Performance Collection (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Super-heated washer fluid | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| 235/50VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 2300 | 56% |
| Performance Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Machined alloy wheels | 0 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 60% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| 235/65R18 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 235/65R18 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| 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% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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