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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,049

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Luxury Package 1,450        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
235/65R18 695        
Remote start 385 385      
Satellite radio 195 195      
Cargo cover 90 90      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Obstacle detection, rear 255        
Roof rack crossbars 115 115      
Sunroof 850 850      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295      
Navigation System     1,650    
Temporary spare tire     350 350  
Polished alloy wheels     750   800
Roof rack     325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof     1,150   1,150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,960 1,960 1,960
Luxury Package 1,232        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
235/65R18 591        
Remote start 326 326      
Satellite radio 166 166      
Cargo cover 77 77      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Obstacle detection, rear 217        
Roof rack crossbars 97 97      
Sunroof 723 723      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101      
Navigation System     1,452    
Temporary spare tire     308 308  
Polished alloy wheels     660   704
Roof rack     286 286 286
Panoramic sunroof     1,012   1,012
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,725 1,725 1,725
Options (change) 7,675 5,275 6,185 2,635 4,235
Options (change) 6,524 4,484 5,443 2,319 3,727
Destination 735 735 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $36,780 $37,125 $51,270 $53,280 $70,945
Total Invoice $34,049 $34,580 $48,097 $50,227 $66,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,697
Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$36,780$37,125$51,270$53,280$70,945
Adjustments for Features00-1,440-3,155-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$37,125$49,830$50,125$67,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0$295$17,400
Total Invoice$34,049$34,580$48,097$50,227$66,328
Adjustments for Features00-1,351-2,974-3,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,049$34,580$46,746$47,253$62,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$531$0$507$16,109

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75 $75 
Cargo organizer  $100$100$100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Headlight washers    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, 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
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,250$6,690$8,405$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,440$3,155$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,351-2,974-3,473

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20072013
ModelExplorerCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in113.4 in
Length193.4 in191.6 in
Width73.7 in72.6 in
Height72.8 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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