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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: $44,055 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $6,010 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,839 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $6,480 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $41,565 | $43,365 | $48,665 | $38,100 | $41,675 |
| Base Invoice | $39,279 | $40,980 | $45,988 | $35,528 | $38,862 |
| Performance Luxury Package | 3,240 | 2,645 | |||
| Navigation System | 3,145 | 2,145 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 900 | 900 | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Rearview camera | 355 | 355 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 750 | 750 | 595 | ||
| Roof rack | 325 | 325 | 325 | ||
| Package 301A | 2,600 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 135 | 135 | |||
| Roof rack crossbars | 135 | 135 | |||
| Package 401A | 4,130 | ||||
| Performance Luxury Package | 2,851 | 2,328 | |||
| Navigation System | 2,768 | 1,888 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 220 | 220 | 220 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 792 | 792 | 1,392 | 1,392 | |
| Rearview camera | 312 | 312 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 660 | 660 | 519 | ||
| Roof rack | 286 | 286 | 286 | ||
| Package 301A | 2,269 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | |||
| Roof rack crossbars | 118 | 118 | |||
| Package 401A | 3,604 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,965 | 7,370 | 575 | 5,060 | 5,995 |
| Options (change) | 7,889 | 6,486 | 506 | 4,416 | 5,232 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $51,355 | $51,560 | $50,065 | $44,055 | $48,565 |
| Total Invoice | $47,993 | $48,291 | $47,319 | $40,839 | $44,989 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,175 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,487 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 390, 12 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $51,355 | $51,560 | $50,065 | $44,055 | $48,565 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2,165 | -4,265 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,355 | $51,560 | $50,065 | $41,890 | $44,300 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,290 | $1,495 | $0 | $0 | $2,410 |
| Total Invoice | $47,993 | $48,291 | $47,319 | $40,839 | $44,989 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2,007 | -3,951 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,993 | $48,291 | $47,319 | $38,832 | $41,038 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $674 | $972 | $0 | $0 | $2,206 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | Limited | Sport |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| 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 | $0 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $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 | $225 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,055 | $4,055 | $4,055 | $6,220 | $8,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,165 | $4,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2,007 | -3,951 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2010 | 2014 |
| Model | CTS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 59.1 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,032 lb. | 4,535 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.7 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.1 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 25.0 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0
| Performance Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 740 | 37% |
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 27% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6
| Performance Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1275 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 540 | 30% |
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2425 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 24% |
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