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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: $38,490

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011201120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306
Convenience Package 995          
Navigation system 2,505 1,995        
255/50R20 1,325          
Remote start 385 385        
Sunroof 850 850        
Navigation System     3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire     350 350 350  
Roof rack     325 325 325 325
Polished alloy wheels     750 750   800
Panoramic sunroof     1,150 1,150   1,150
Convenience Package 846          
Navigation system 2,129 1,696        
255/50R20 1,127          
Remote start 327 327        
Sunroof 723 723        
Navigation System     2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire     308 308 308  
Roof rack     286 286 286 286
Polished alloy wheels     660 660   704
Panoramic sunroof     1,012 1,102   1,012
Options (change) 6,060 3,230 5,720 4,720 675 2,275
Options (change) 5,152 2,746 5,034 4,244 594 2,002
Destination 815 815 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $38,490 $39,595 $48,360 $49,160 $50,815 $66,810
Total Invoice $35,286 $36,462 $45,376 $46,287 $48,024 $62,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,766
Model Year200920092011201120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$38,490$39,595$48,360$49,160$50,815$66,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-810-810-2,825-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,490$37,845$47,550$48,350$47,990$64,775
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$0$800$440$17,225
Total Invoice$35,286$36,462$45,376$46,287$48,024$62,483
Adjustments for Features0-1,612-760-763-2,670-1,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,286$34,850$44,616$45,524$45,354$60,580
Cost Above Minimum$436$0$0$908$738$15,964

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year200920092011201120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote start$150$150  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat     $150
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   $75 
Cargo organizer  $100$100$100$100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150    
Rear HVAC unit $400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Running boards$350$350    
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600    
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
White-letter tires $0    
Total Value of Features$4,965$6,715$5,775$5,775$7,790$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$810$810$2,825$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,612-760-763-2,670-1,903

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20092011
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.4,032 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested76556%
Total Not Requested60044%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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