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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: $50,065

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $4,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,319

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $4,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102016
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,565 $43,365 $48,665 $52,970
Base Invoice $39,279 $40,980 $45,988 $50,587
Navigation System 3,145 2,145    
Performance Luxury Package 3,240 2,645    
Rearview camera 355 355    
Temporary spare tire 250 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 900 900    
Roof rack 325 325 325  
Polished alloy wheels 750 750    
Cargo cover       130
Roof rack crossbars       140
Navigation System 2,768 1,888    
Performance Luxury Package 2,851 2,328    
Rearview camera 312 312    
Temporary spare tire 220 220 220  
Panoramic sunroof 792 792    
Roof rack 286 286 286  
Polished alloy wheels 660 660    
Cargo cover       124
Roof rack crossbars       133
Options (change) 8,965 7,370 575 270
Options (change) 7,889 6,486 506 257
Destination 825 825 825 945
Total Price $51,355 $51,560 $50,065 $54,185
Total Invoice $47,993 $48,291 $47,319 $51,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,403
Model Year2010201020102016
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$51,355$51,560$50,065$54,185
Adjustments for Features000-10,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,355$51,560$50,065$43,855
Cost Above Minimum$1,290$1,495$0$0
Total Invoice$47,993$48,291$47,319$51,789
Adjustments for Features000-9,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,993$48,291$47,319$41,916
Cost Above Minimum$674$972$0$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201020102016
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $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
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler   $200
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,030$4,030$4,030$14,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments000-9,873

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102016
ModelCTSExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in112.6 in
Length191.6 in198.3 in
Width72.6 in78.9 in
Height59.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 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
25.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

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%
Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested172580%
Total Not Requested44020%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested172588%
Total Not Requested24012%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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