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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: $53,915 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $9,720 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $51,532 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $8,765 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | Explorer |
| Trim | Premium Luxury | V-Sport Premium Luxury | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $59,195 | $70,795 | $52,970 |
| Base Invoice | $56,235 | $67,255 | $50,587 |
| Technology Package | 2,850 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 595 | 595 | |
| Technology Package | 2,537 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 530 | 530 | |
| Options (change) | 3,445 | 595 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,067 | 530 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 945 |
| Total Price | $63,635 | $72,385 | $53,915 |
| Total Invoice | $60,297 | $68,780 | $51,532 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,045 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,943 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | Explorer |
| Trim | Premium Luxury | V-Sport Premium Luxury | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 335hp V6 | 420hp V6 | 365hp V6 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | 500, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $63,635 | $72,385 | $53,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -625 | -3,325 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $63,635 | $71,760 | $50,590 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,125 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $60,297 | $68,780 | $51,532 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -594 | -3,178 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $60,297 | $68,186 | $48,354 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,889 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | CTS | CTS | Explorer |
| Trim | Premium Luxury | V-Sport Premium Luxury | Platinum |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) | $0 | $0 | |
| Following distance indicator | $25 | $25 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication | $0 | $0 | |
| Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication | $0 | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | ||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Rear camera mirror | $200 | $200 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $9,150 | $9,775 | $12,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $625 | $3,325 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -594 | -3,178 |
Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | CTS | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 195.5 in | 198.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 70.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,656 lb. | 4,458 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 61.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 56.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.7 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.7 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.7 | 81.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Wheel locks | 25 | No |
| Laminated rear side windows | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 1850 | 88% |
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