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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: $35,280

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,774

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535 $26,790 $29,361
CD player, remote 250 250 250 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495 495 495      
Polished alloy wheels 600 750     900    
Panoramic sunroof         1,250    
Luxury Package         1,600 1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group           350 350
235/65R18           695  
Satellite radio           195 195
Remote start           385 385
Obstacle detection, rear           255  
Sunroof           850 850
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0  
Navigation system           1,995 1,995
CD player, remote 220 220 220 220 220    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436 436 436      
Polished alloy wheels 528 660     792    
Panoramic sunroof         1,100    
Luxury Package         1,408 1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group           298 298
235/65R18           591  
Satellite radio           166 166
Remote start           326 326
Obstacle detection, rear           217  
Sunroof           723 723
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces           0  
Navigation system           1,696 1,696
Options (change) 1,345 1,495 745 745 4,000 6,175 3,775
Options (change) 1,184 1,316 656 656 3,520 5,249 3,209
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 735 735
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $53,625 $58,775 $62,425 $71,695 $89,990 $35,280 $35,625
Total Invoice $50,387 $54,937 $58,391 $67,059 $84,050 $32,774 $33,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,675
Model Year2016201620162016201620072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$53,625$58,775$62,425$71,695$89,990$35,280$35,625
Adjustments for Features-5,255-8,055-9,955-10,580-9,03000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,370$50,720$52,470$61,115$80,960$35,280$35,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$4,100$12,745$32,590$0$345
Total Invoice$50,387$54,937$58,391$67,059$84,050$32,774$33,305
Adjustments for Features-4,938-7,529-9,312-9,896-8,43400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,449$47,408$49,079$57,163$75,616$32,774$33,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,959$3,630$11,714$30,167$0$531

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2016201620162016201620072007
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic     $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850   
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad     $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals     $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200   
Backup collision intervention  $150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150  
Performance traction management    $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200   $200  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera    $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch     $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails     $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100    $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500  
Differential cooler    $0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber hood    $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Running boards     $350$350
Sunroof     $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Fog lights     $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
White-letter tires     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,155$12,955$14,855$15,480$13,930$4,900$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,255$8,055$9,955$10,580$9,030$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,938-7,529-9,312-9,896-8,43400

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162007
ModelCTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in113.7 in
Length195.5 in193.4 in
Width72.2 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.743.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.783.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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