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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: $47,620

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,697

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,195 $49,795 $63,600 $37,855
Base Invoice $41,322 $46,558 $59,466 $35,268
Performance Luxury Package 3,005      
Navigation System 1,650      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960 1,960 1,960 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 750   800 595
Roof rack 325 325 325  
Package 302A / 303A       4,500
Cargo cover       135
Roof rack crossbars       120
Performance Luxury Package 2,644      
Navigation System 1,452      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725 1,725 1,725 1,696
Polished alloy wheels 660   704 506
Roof rack 286 286 286  
Package 302A / 303A       3,825
Cargo cover       115
Roof rack crossbars       106
Options (change) 9,190 2,635 4,235 8,940
Options (change) 8,087 2,319 3,727 7,604
Destination 925 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 0
Total Price $54,310 $53,355 $71,360 $47,620
Total Invoice $50,334 $49,802 $66,718 $43,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,514
Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/50-20
Total Price$54,310$53,355$71,360$47,620
Adjustments for Features00-410-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,310$53,355$70,950$43,905
Cost Above Minimum$955$0$17,595$0
Total Invoice$50,334$49,802$66,718$43,697
Adjustments for Features00-383-3,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,334$49,802$66,335$40,288
Cost Above Minimum$532$0$16,533$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420142012
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
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
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
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
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Cargo net   $40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
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 spoiler   $200
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 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,255$4,255$4,665$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$410$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments00-383-3,409

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142012
ModelCTSExplorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in112.6 in
Length191.6 in197.1 in
Width72.6 in78.9 in
Height59.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,941 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
25.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested132564%
Total Not Requested74036%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested207550%
Total Not Requested210050%

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