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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: $37,905 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $13,400 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,978 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $12,712 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | CTS-V | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $44,195 | $49,795 | $63,600 | $29,245 | $32,395 |
| Base Invoice | $41,322 | $46,558 | $59,466 | $27,273 | $30,178 |
| Navigation System | 1,650 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 350 | 350 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 750 | 800 | |||
| Roof rack | 325 | 325 | 325 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,150 | 1,150 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,960 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | 560 | |||
| Luxury Package | 1,290 | ||||
| 255/50R20 | 1,325 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |||
| Audiophile Package | 510 | ||||
| Roof rack crossbars | 115 | 115 | |||
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 295 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | |||
| Third-row seat | 875 | 375 | |||
| Navigation System | 1,452 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | 308 | 308 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 660 | 704 | |||
| Roof rack | 286 | 286 | 286 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,725 | 1,725 | 1,725 | ||
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | 476 | |||
| Luxury Package | 1,097 | ||||
| 255/50R20 | 1,127 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |||
| Audiophile Package | 433 | ||||
| Roof rack crossbars | 97 | 97 | |||
| Remote start | 326 | 326 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 251 | ||||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | |||
| Third-row seat | 744 | 319 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,185 | 2,635 | 4,235 | 8,645 | 4,725 |
| Options (change) | 5,443 | 2,319 | 3,727 | 7,348 | 4,015 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 785 | 785 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 2,600 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $51,305 | $53,355 | $71,360 | $38,675 | $37,905 |
| Total Invoice | $47,690 | $49,802 | $66,718 | $35,406 | $34,978 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,225 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,548 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | CTS-V | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 318hp V6 | 318hp V6 | 556hp V8 | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | A5 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 190, 7 | 190, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 255/40-19 | 255/50-20 | 235/65-18 |
| Total Price | $51,305 | $53,355 | $71,360 | $38,675 | $37,905 |
| Adjustments for Features | -425 | -2,390 | -2,800 | 0 | -250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,880 | $50,965 | $68,560 | $38,675 | $37,655 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $85 | $17,680 | $1,020 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $47,690 | $49,802 | $66,718 | $35,406 | $34,978 |
| Adjustments for Features | -395 | -2,231 | -2,618 | 0 | -231 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,295 | $47,571 | $64,100 | $35,406 | $34,747 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $276 | $16,805 | $659 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | CTS | Explorer | Explorer |
| Trim | Performance | Premium | CTS-V | Eddie Bauer | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $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 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding third row seats | $600 | $600 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $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 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,065 | $9,030 | $9,440 | $6,640 | $6,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $425 | $2,390 | $2,800 | $0 | $250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -395 | -2,231 | -2,618 | 0 | -231 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2014 | 2008 |
| 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 | 3,941 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
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | 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 |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 10% |
| Audiophile Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 5% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 95% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | No |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 50 | 5% |
| Total Not Requested | 925 | 95% |
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