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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: $37,290 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $7,925 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,643 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $8,965 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $41,765 | $43,565 | $49,265 | $62,360 | $30,200 | $32,515 |
| Base Invoice | $39,467 | $41,168 | $46,555 | $58,306 | $27,518 | $29,578 |
| Temporary spare tire | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 750 | 750 | 800 | |||
| Roof rack | 325 | 325 | 325 | 325 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | |||
| Navigation System | 2,145 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | ||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | |||||
| 235/65R18 | 595 | |||||
| Roof rack crossbars | 60 | 60 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 80 | 80 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | ||||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 308 | 308 | 308 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 660 | 660 | 704 | |||
| Roof rack | 286 | 286 | 286 | 286 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,012 | 1,102 | 1,012 | |||
| Navigation System | 1,888 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | ||||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | |||||
| 235/65R18 | 506 | |||||
| Roof rack crossbars | 51 | 51 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 68 | 68 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | ||||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,575 | 4,720 | 675 | 2,275 | 6,445 | 4,150 |
| Options (change) | 2,266 | 4,244 | 594 | 2,002 | 5,480 | 3,529 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 645 | 645 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $45,215 | $49,160 | $50,815 | $66,810 | $37,290 | $37,310 |
| Total Invoice | $42,608 | $46,287 | $48,024 | $62,483 | $33,643 | $33,752 |
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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: $7,500 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,565 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 270hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 304hp V6 | 556hp V8 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | M6 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 212, 8 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 290, 7 | 290, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 255/40-19 | 235/65-18 | 245/65-17 |
| Total Price | $45,215 | $49,160 | $50,815 | $66,810 | $37,290 | $37,310 |
| Adjustments for Features | -425 | -1,415 | -3,180 | -2,540 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $44,790 | $47,745 | $47,635 | $64,270 | $37,290 | $37,310 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,955 | $2,845 | $19,480 | $0 | $20 |
| Total Invoice | $42,608 | $46,287 | $48,024 | $62,483 | $33,643 | $33,752 |
| Adjustments for Features | -400 | -1,332 | -3,005 | -2,375 | 0 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,208 | $44,955 | $45,019 | $60,108 | $33,643 | $33,752 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,747 | $2,811 | $17,900 | $0 | $109 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Performance 3.0 | Performance 3.6 | Premium 3.6 | CTS-V | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote start | $150 | |||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,275 | $6,265 | $8,030 | $7,390 | $4,850 | $4,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $425 | $1,415 | $3,180 | $2,540 | $0 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -400 | -1,332 | -3,005 | -2,375 | 0 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | CTS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 191.6 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 59.1 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,032 lb. | 4,441 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 | 56.3 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 | 25.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 25.0 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Side curtain airbags | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Rollover sensor | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
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