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Ford Escape vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,925

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $13,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,117

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $12,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeCTS
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $26,900 $33,675
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $25,049 $31,486
Leather Comfort Group 595 595    
Safety Package 595 595 595  
Sunroof 585 585 585  
Premium Package     3,995  
Luxury Collection       2,650
Panoramic sunroof       900
Leather Comfort Group 506 506    
Safety Package 506 506 506  
Sunroof 498 498 498  
Premium Package     3,396  
Luxury Collection       2,200
Panoramic sunroof       747
Options (change) 1,775 1,775 5,175 3,550
Options (change) 1,510 1,510 4,400 2,947
Destination 615 615 615 745
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $24,925 $26,575 $30,090 $37,970
Total Invoice $23,117 $24,619 $27,464 $35,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,773
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeCTS
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4200hp V6133hp I4 Hhp
TransmissionA4A4CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4170, 4212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16235/55-17
Total Price$24,925$26,575$30,090$37,970
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,825-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,925$26,050$28,265$35,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$3,340$0
Total Invoice$23,117$24,619$27,464$35,178
Adjustments for Features0-486-1,666-2,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,117$24,133$25,798$32,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,016$2,681$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeCTS
TrimXLTXLT SportHybridBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control   $400
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Super-heated washer fluid   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD changer, remote  $200 
CD player  $125 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$4,120$4,645$5,945$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,825$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-1,666-2,288

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20062008
ModelEscapeCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.2 in113.4 in
Length174.9 in191.6 in
Width70.1 in72.5 in
Height69.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600No
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Unbranded, 170W, 4 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested130048%
Total Not Requested140052%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested135051%

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