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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: $48,150

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,418

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorer
TrimPerformancePremiumCTS-VLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,195 $49,795 $63,600 $38,200
Base Invoice $41,322 $46,558 $59,466 $35,622
Performance Luxury Package 3,005      
Navigation System 1,650      
Temporary spare tire 350 350    
Polished alloy wheels 750   800 595
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,960 1,960 1,960 1,995
Roof rack 325 325 325  
Package 302A / 303A       4,600
Roof rack crossbars       140
Cargo cover       130
Performance Luxury Package 2,644      
Navigation System 1,452      
Temporary spare tire 308 308    
Polished alloy wheels 660   704 519
Panoramic sunroof 1,012   1,012 1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,725 1,725 1,725 1,741
Roof rack 286 286 286  
Package 302A / 303A       4,013
Roof rack crossbars       122
Cargo cover       114
Options (change) 9,190 2,635 4,235 9,055
Options (change) 8,087 2,319 3,727 7,901
Destination 925 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600 0
Total Price $54,310 $53,355 $71,360 $48,150
Total Invoice $50,334 $49,802 $66,718 $44,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,341
Model Year2014201420142015
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$48,150
Adjustments for Features00-410-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,310$53,355$70,950$43,860
Cost Above Minimum$955$0$17,595$0
Total Invoice$50,334$49,802$66,718$44,418
Adjustments for Features00-383-3,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,334$49,802$66,335$40,461
Cost Above Minimum$532$0$16,533$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420142015
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
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
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
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
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 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
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
Heated second row seats   $200
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$3,755$3,755$4,165$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$410$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments00-383-3,957

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
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 wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested152574%
Total Not Requested54026%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested227551%
Total Not Requested220049%

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