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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: $46,050

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,580

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,195 $49,795 $63,600 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $41,322 $46,558 $59,466 $35,528 $38,027
Performance Luxury Package 3,005        
Navigation System 1,650        
Temporary spare tire 350 350      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150 1,595 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960 1,960 1,960 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 750   800 595  
Roof rack 325 325 325    
Package 301A       2,600  
Cargo cover       135 135
Roof rack crossbars       135 135
Package 402A         4,130
Performance Luxury Package 2,644        
Navigation System 1,452        
Temporary spare tire 308 308      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012 1,392 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725 1,725 1,725 1,741 1,741
Polished alloy wheels 660   704 519  
Roof rack 286 286 286    
Package 301A       2,269  
Cargo cover       118 118
Roof rack crossbars       118 118
Package 402A         3,604
Options (change) 9,190 2,635 4,235 7,055 7,990
Options (change) 8,087 2,319 3,727 6,157 6,973
Destination 925 925 925 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 0 0
Total Price $54,310 $53,355 $71,360 $46,050 $49,665
Total Invoice $50,334 $49,802 $66,718 $42,580 $45,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,831
Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$54,310$53,355$71,360$46,050$49,665
Adjustments for Features00-410-1,740-4,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,310$53,355$70,950$44,310$45,625
Cost Above Minimum$955$0$17,595$0$1,315
Total Invoice$50,334$49,802$66,718$42,580$45,895
Adjustments for Features00-383-1,609-3,733
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,334$49,802$66,335$40,971$42,162
Cost Above Minimum$532$0$16,533$0$1,191

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimitedSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$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$50
Hill descent control    $250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Terrain selector    $200
Tires, run-flat  $150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75 $75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$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$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000 
Stowable third row seats    $600
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  
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$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$4,880$4,880$5,290$6,620$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$410$1,740$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments00-383-1,609-3,733

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142013
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.4,535 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
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested142569%
Total Not Requested64031%
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 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested242576%
Total Not Requested77524%

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