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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: $33,445

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $16,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,987

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $15,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelEscapeCTSCTSCTS
TrimSELPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,170 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $26,269 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Package 302A 1,895      
Navigation system 795      
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,150   1,150
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 295      
Navigation System   2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Roof rack   325 325 325
Polished alloy wheels   750   800
Package 302A 1,654      
Navigation system 694      
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,012   1,012
Chrome-coated alloy wheels 258      
Navigation System   1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Roof rack   286 286 286
Polished alloy wheels   660   704
Options (change) 4,380 4,720 675 2,275
Options (change) 3,823 4,154 594 2,002
Destination 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,445 $49,805 $51,320 $67,685
Total Invoice $30,987 $46,808 $48,502 $63,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,251
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelEscapeCTSCTSCTS
TrimSELPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine178hp I4318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$33,445$49,805$51,320$67,685
Adjustments for Features-6400-1,965-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,805$49,805$49,355$66,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0$17,005
Total Invoice$30,987$46,808$48,502$63,303
Adjustments for Features-5930-1,857-1,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,394$46,808$46,645$62,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$163$0$15,419

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelEscapeCTSCTSCTS
TrimSELPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Curve control$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75 $75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,030$4,390$6,355$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$1,965$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-1,857-1,239

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132012
ModelEscapeCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.9 in113.4 in
Length178.1 in191.6 in
Width72.4 in72.6 in
Height66.3 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,516 lb.4,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested137570%
Total Not Requested60030%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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