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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: $43,785

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,603

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseCTS-VLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $58,280 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $33,908 $53,326 $35,528 $38,862
Temporary spare tire 250      
Polished alloy wheels 750 800 595  
Premium Collection 10,050      
3.6L V6 1,000      
Navigation System   2,145    
Panoramic sunroof   900 1,595 1,595
Package 301A     2,600  
Package 401A       4,130
Temporary spare tire 208      
Polished alloy wheels 623 664 519  
Premium Collection 8,342      
3.6L V6 1,072      
Navigation System   1,780    
Panoramic sunroof   747 1,392 1,392
Package 301A     2,269  
Package 401A       3,604
Options (change) 12,050 3,845 4,790 5,725
Options (change) 10,245 3,191 4,180 4,996
Destination 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $49,090 $65,500 $43,785 $48,295
Total Invoice $44,928 $59,892 $40,603 $44,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,911
Model Year2009200920142014
ModelCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseCTS-VLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6556hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,090$65,500$43,785$48,295
Adjustments for Features-1750-4,040-6,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,915$65,500$39,745$42,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,585$0$2,410
Total Invoice$44,928$59,892$40,603$44,753
Adjustments for Features-1600-3,746-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,768$59,892$36,857$39,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,124$0$2,206

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920142014
ModelCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseCTS-VLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start$150 $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Terrain selector   $200
Tires, run-flat $150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
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 
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,140$3,965$8,005$10,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$4,040$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-1600-3,746-5,690

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
ModelCTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in112.6 in
Length191.6 in197.1 in
Width72.5 in78.9 in
Height58.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,862 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
13.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.680.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested596568%
Total Not Requested281532%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested122558%
Total Not Requested90042%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested112535%

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