Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2010 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,155

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,933

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,386

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6LimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,565 $43,365 $48,665 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $39,279 $40,980 $45,988 $35,622 $40,191
Performance Luxury Package 3,240 2,645      
Navigation System 3,145 2,145      
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250    
Polished alloy wheels 750 750   595  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900   1,595 1,595
Rearview camera 355 355      
Roof rack 325 325 325    
Package 301A       2,600  
Roof rack crossbars       140 140
Cargo cover       130 130
Package 401A         4,300
Performance Luxury Package 2,851 2,328      
Navigation System 2,768 1,888      
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220    
Polished alloy wheels 660 660   519  
Panoramic sunroof 792 792   1,392 1,392
Rearview camera 312 312      
Roof rack 286 286 286    
Package 301A       2,269  
Roof rack crossbars       122 122
Cargo cover       114 114
Package 401A         3,752
Options (change) 8,965 7,370 575 5,060 6,165
Options (change) 7,889 6,486 506 4,416 5,380
Destination 825 825 825 895 895
Total Price $51,355 $51,560 $50,065 $44,155 $50,160
Total Invoice $47,993 $48,291 $47,319 $40,933 $46,466

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Cadillac CTS dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,393
Model Year20102010201020152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6LimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,355$51,560$50,065$44,155$50,160
Adjustments for Features000-2,165-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,355$51,560$50,065$41,990$45,795
Cost Above Minimum$1,290$1,495$0$0$3,805
Total Invoice$47,993$48,291$47,319$40,933$46,466
Adjustments for Features000-2,007-4,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,993$48,291$47,319$38,926$42,422
Cost Above Minimum$674$972$0$0$3,496

Return to top

Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102010201020152015
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6LimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr 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$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$8,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$2,165$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments000-2,007-4,044

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102015
ModelCTSExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in112.6 in
Length191.6 in197.1 in
Width72.6 in78.9 in
Height59.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,032 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 Room56.3 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
25.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft380.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested74037%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested127570%
Total Not Requested54030%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested227572%
Total Not Requested87528%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, and Coupes.
See TrueDelta's information for all Cadillac models.