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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: $30,560

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $17,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,037

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $17,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelEscapeCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLimitedPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,415 $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360
Base Invoice $22,712 $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306
Limited Luxury Package 795        
Cargo Package 295        
Navigation system 2,395        
Sun and Satellite Package 545        
Engine-block heater 35 100 100 100 100
Interior ambient lighting 295        
Remote start 425        
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695        
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Roof rack   325 325 325 325
Polished alloy wheels   750 750   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Limited Luxury Package 676        
Cargo Package 251        
Navigation system 2,036        
Sun and Satellite Package 464        
Engine-block heater 30 88 88 88 88
Interior ambient lighting 251        
Remote start 361        
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591        
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Roof rack   286 286 286 286
Polished alloy wheels   660 660   704
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,102   1,012
Options (change) 5,480 5,820 4,820 775 2,375
Options (change) 4,660 5,122 4,332 682 2,090
Destination 665 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,560 $48,460 $49,260 $50,915 $66,910
Total Invoice $28,037 $45,464 $46,375 $48,112 $62,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,105
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelEscapeCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLimitedPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionA4T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$30,560$48,460$49,260$50,915$66,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-2,475-4,490-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,560$45,985$46,785$46,425$63,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800$440$17,225
Total Invoice$28,037$45,464$46,375$48,112$62,571
Adjustments for Features0-2,322-2,330-4,243-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,037$43,142$44,045$43,869$59,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$903$727$15,969

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelEscapeCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimLimitedPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start$150  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75  $75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100$100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600    
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$4,665$7,140$7,140$9,155$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$2,475$4,490$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,322-2,330-4,243-3,460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082011
ModelEscapeCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in113.4 in
Length174.7 in191.6 in
Width71.1 in72.6 in
Height67.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.4,032 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested66549%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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