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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: $36,120

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $18,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,461

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryCTS-VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,995 $59,495 $86,295 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $49,395 $56,520 $81,980 $27,273 $30,178
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595      
Polished alloy wheels 600 600 900    
Panoramic sunroof     1,450    
Luxury Package     2,500 1,290  
Sun and Sirius Package       560 560
255/50R20       1,325  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package       510  
Remote start       385 385
Obstacle detection, rear       295  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530      
Polished alloy wheels 534 534 801    
Panoramic sunroof     1,291    
Luxury Package     2,225 1,097  
Sun and Sirius Package       476 476
255/50R20       1,127  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package       433  
Remote start       326 326
Obstacle detection, rear       251  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Options (change) 1,195 1,195 4,850 6,360 2,940
Options (change) 1,064 1,064 4,317 5,406 2,498
Destination 995 995 995 785 785
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $54,185 $61,685 $93,140 $36,390 $36,120
Total Invoice $51,454 $58,579 $88,292 $33,464 $33,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,719
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryCTS-VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp I4335hp V6640hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$54,185$61,685$93,140$36,390$36,120
Adjustments for Features-4,745-7,645-9,3450-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,440$54,040$83,795$36,390$35,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$34,355$520$0
Total Invoice$51,454$58,579$88,292$33,464$33,461
Adjustments for Features-4,506-7,260-8,8590-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,948$51,319$79,433$33,464$33,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,371$32,485$235$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelCTSCTSCTSExplorerExplorer
TrimLuxuryPremium LuxuryCTS-VEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system $500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Performance traction management  $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5  
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Differential cooler  $0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber hood  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Boost gauge  $75  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250  
Rear camera mirror $200$200  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,960$12,860$14,560$5,215$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,745$7,645$9,345$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,506-7,260-8,8590-232

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
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
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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