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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $10,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $59,495 $71,095
Base Invoice $51,512 $56,520 $67,540
V-Sport Package   1,465  
Technology Package   2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595
V-Sport Package   1,304  
Technology Package   2,537  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   530 530
Options (change) 0 4,910 595
Options (change) 0 4,371 530
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $54,935 $65,400 $72,685
Total Invoice $52,507 $61,886 $69,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,810
Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6335hp V6420hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$54,935$65,400$72,685
Adjustments for Features-3,5900-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,345$65,400$72,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,660
Total Invoice$52,507$61,886$69,065
Adjustments for Features-3,4310-594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,076$61,886$68,471
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,585

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201820182018
ModelExplorerCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
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 climate control$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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 
Cargo net $40$40
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 bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$12,155$8,565$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4310-594

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.6 in
Length198.3 in195.5 in
Width78.9 in72.2 in
Height70.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,656 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

V-Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Machined alloy wheels350Yes
245/40ZR18 tires200No
Summer tires (optional)0No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

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