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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: $53,280

Cadillac CTS Premium   
Difference: $4,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132019
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,190 $49,750 $63,215 $54,165
Performance Luxury Package 3,005      
Navigation System 1,650      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960 1,960 1,960 1,995
Roof rack 325 325 325  
Polished alloy wheels 750   800  
Wood trim     600  
Cargo cover       130
Roof rack crossbars       140
Performance Luxury Package 2,644      
Navigation System 1,452      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725 1,725 1,725 1,895
Roof rack 286 286 286  
Polished alloy wheels 660   704  
Wood trim     528  
Cargo cover       124
Roof rack crossbars       133
Options (change) 9,190 2,635 4,835 2,265
Options (change) 8,087 2,319 4,255 2,152
Destination 895 895 895 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 0
Total Price $54,275 $53,280 $71,545 $57,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,567
Model Year2013201320132019
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8365hp 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)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$54,275$53,280$71,545$57,525
Adjustments for Features00-710-10,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,275$53,280$70,835$47,130
Cost Above Minimum$995$0$17,555$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320132019
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VPlatinum
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$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app   $25
Remote climate control   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Terrain selector   $200
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
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   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Boost gauge  $75 
Headlight washers  $50 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,730$4,730$5,440$15,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$710$10,395
Value of Feature Adjustments00-663-587

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132019
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 Weight4,061 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

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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197589%
Total Not Requested24011%
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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