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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: $38,490 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $9,870 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,286 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | ||||||
| Difference: $10,090 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 |
| 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 | $31,615 | $35,550 |
| Base Invoice | $39,467 | $41,168 | $46,555 | $58,306 | $29,319 | $32,901 |
| Navigation System | 3,145 | 2,145 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Roof rack | 325 | 325 | 325 | 325 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 750 | 750 | 800 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | |||
| Convenience Package | 995 | |||||
| 255/50R20 | 1,325 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | ||||
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | ||||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | ||||
| Navigation System | 2,768 | 1,888 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 308 | 308 | 308 | |||
| Roof rack | 286 | 286 | 286 | 286 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | 660 | 660 | 704 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,012 | 1,102 | 1,012 | |||
| Convenience Package | 846 | |||||
| 255/50R20 | 1,127 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | ||||
| Remote start | 327 | 327 | ||||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,720 | 4,720 | 675 | 2,275 | 6,060 | 3,230 |
| Options (change) | 5,034 | 4,244 | 594 | 2,002 | 5,152 | 2,746 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 815 | 815 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $48,360 | $49,160 | $50,815 | $66,810 | $38,490 | $39,595 |
| Total Invoice | $45,376 | $46,287 | $48,024 | $62,483 | $35,286 | $36,462 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,705 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,766 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 |
| 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) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 190, 7 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 255/40-19 | 255/50-20 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $48,360 | $49,160 | $50,815 | $66,810 | $38,490 | $39,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | -810 | -810 | -2,825 | -2,035 | 0 | -1,750 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,550 | $48,350 | $47,990 | $64,775 | $38,490 | $37,845 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $800 | $440 | $17,225 | $645 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $45,376 | $46,287 | $48,024 | $62,483 | $35,286 | $36,462 |
| Adjustments for Features | -760 | -763 | -2,670 | -1,903 | 0 | -1,612 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,616 | $45,524 | $45,354 | $60,580 | $35,286 | $34,850 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $908 | $738 | $15,964 | $436 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2009 | 2009 |
| 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 | $150 | $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 | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | |||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 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 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,775 | $5,775 | $7,790 | $7,000 | $4,965 | $6,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $810 | $810 | $2,825 | $2,035 | $0 | $1,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -760 | -763 | -2,670 | -1,903 | 0 | -1,612 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2011 | 2009 |
| 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 3.0
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 765 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| 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 Eddie Bauer
| 255/50R20 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/50R20 tires | 400 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 690 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 35% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 690 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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