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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: $35,280

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,774

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $51,270 $55,670 $60,070 $69,340
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $48,194 $52,051 $56,165 $64,833
Luxury Package 1,450          
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350        
235/65R18 695          
Obstacle detection, rear 255          
Remote start 385 385        
Satellite radio 195 195        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Sunroof 850 850        
CD player, remote     300 300 300 300
Polished alloy wheels     900 750    
Luxury Package 1,232          
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298        
235/65R18 591          
Obstacle detection, rear 217          
Remote start 326 326        
Satellite radio 166 166        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Sunroof 723 723        
CD player, remote     264 264 264 264
Polished alloy wheels     792 660    
Options (change) 6,175 3,775 1,200 1,050 300 300
Options (change) 5,249 3,209 1,056 924 264 264
Destination 735 735 995 995 995 995
Total Price $35,280 $35,625 $53,465 $57,715 $61,365 $70,635
Total Invoice $32,774 $33,305 $50,245 $53,970 $57,424 $66,092

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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: $13,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,087
Model Year200720072015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4420hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 11?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,280$35,625$53,465$57,715$61,365$70,635
Adjustments for Features00-4,665-7,165-9,065-10,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,280$35,625$48,800$50,550$52,300$60,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0$1,750$3,500$11,795
Total Invoice$32,774$33,305$50,245$53,970$57,424$66,092
Adjustments for Features00-4,384-6,700-8,483-9,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,774$33,305$45,861$47,270$48,941$56,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$531$0$1,409$3,080$10,837

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200720072015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremiumVsport Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Running boards$350$350    
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player, remote  $100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge     $75
Fog lights$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
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$300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,900$4,900$9,565$12,065$13,965$14,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,665$7,165$9,065$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,384-6,700-8,483-9,394

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20072015
ModelExplorerCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in114.6 in
Length193.4 in195.5 in
Width73.7 in72.2 in
Height72.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.4 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 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.7 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 Luxury

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Vsport Premium

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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