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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: $18,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,774

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720162016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $69,955 $83,995
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $65,408 $78,535
Luxury Package 1,450           1,600
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          
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0            
Sunroof 850 850          
CD player, remote     250 250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     495 495 495 495  
Polished alloy wheels     600 750     900
Panoramic sunroof             1,250
Luxury Package 1,232           1,408
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          
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0            
Sunroof 723 723          
CD player, remote     220 220 220 220 220
Metallic paint (extra cost)     436 436 436 436  
Polished alloy wheels     528 660     792
Panoramic sunroof             1,100
Options (change) 6,175 3,775 1,345 1,495 745 745 4,000
Options (change) 5,249 3,209 1,184 1,316 656 656 3,520
Destination 735 735 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $35,280 $35,625 $53,625 $58,775 $62,425 $71,695 $89,990
Total Invoice $32,774 $33,305 $50,387 $54,937 $58,391 $67,059 $84,050

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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: $13,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,675
Model Year2007200720162016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4420hp V6640hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$35,280$35,625$53,625$58,775$62,425$71,695$89,990
Adjustments for Features00-5,255-8,055-9,955-10,580-9,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,280$35,625$48,370$50,720$52,470$61,115$80,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0$2,350$4,100$12,745$32,590
Total Invoice$32,774$33,305$50,387$54,937$58,391$67,059$84,050
Adjustments for Features00-4,938-7,529-9,312-9,896-8,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,774$33,305$45,449$47,408$49,079$57,163$75,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$531$0$1,959$3,630$11,714$30,167

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2007200720162016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremiumV-Sport PremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement     $0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125     
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500$500 
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$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)      $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Performance traction management      $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera      $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500$500
Differential cooler      $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber hood      $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Running boards$350$350     
Sunroof$900$900     
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player, remote  $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Boost gauge     $75$75
Fog lights$125$125     
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Machined alloy wheels     $350 
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
White-letter tires$0$0     
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,900$4,900$10,155$12,955$14,855$15,480$13,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,255$8,055$9,955$10,580$9,030
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,938-7,529-9,312-9,896-8,434

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20072016
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.3,656 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 V-Sport Premium

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

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested30025%
Total Not Requested90075%

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