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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: $36,120

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,461

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $51,270 $55,670 $60,070
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $48,194 $52,051 $56,165
Luxury Package 1,290        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
255/50R20 1,325        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Remote start 385 385      
CD player, remote     300 300 300
Polished alloy wheels     900 750  
Luxury Package 1,097        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
255/50R20 1,127        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
Obstacle detection, rear 251        
Remote start 326 326      
CD player, remote     264 264 264
Polished alloy wheels     792 660  
Options (change) 6,360 2,940 1,200 1,050 300
Options (change) 5,406 2,498 1,056 924 264
Destination 785 785 995 995 995
Total Price $36,390 $36,120 $53,465 $57,715 $61,365
Total Invoice $33,464 $33,461 $50,245 $53,970 $57,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,975
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6272hp I4272hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,390$36,120$53,465$57,715$61,365
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,300-6,700-8,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,390$35,870$49,165$51,015$52,690
Cost Above Minimum$520$0$0$1,850$3,525
Total Invoice$33,464$33,461$50,245$53,970$57,424
Adjustments for Features0-232-4,041-6,265-8,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,464$33,229$46,204$47,705$49,306
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0$1,501$3,102

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Backup collision intervention    $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
White-letter tires $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,315$5,565$9,615$12,015$13,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,300$6,700$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-4,041-6,265-8,118

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082015
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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