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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $38,490 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $15,695 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,286 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||||
| Difference: $16,168 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | Luxury | Premium Luxury | CTS-V |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,615 | $35,550 | $51,995 | $59,495 | $86,295 |
| Base Invoice | $29,319 | $32,901 | $49,395 | $56,520 | $81,980 |
| Convenience Package | 995 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,505 | 1,995 | |||
| 255/50R20 | 1,325 | ||||
| Remote start | 385 | 385 | |||
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 595 | 595 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 600 | 600 | 900 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,450 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 846 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,129 | 1,696 | |||
| 255/50R20 | 1,127 | ||||
| Remote start | 327 | 327 | |||
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 530 | 530 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 534 | 534 | 801 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,291 | ||||
| Luxury Package | 2,225 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,060 | 3,230 | 1,195 | 1,195 | 4,850 |
| Options (change) | 5,152 | 2,746 | 1,064 | 1,064 | 4,317 |
| Destination | 815 | 815 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $38,490 | $39,595 | $54,185 | $61,685 | $93,140 |
| Total Invoice | $35,286 | $36,462 | $51,454 | $58,579 | $88,292 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,610 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,112 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | Luxury | Premium Luxury | CTS-V |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 268hp I4 | 335hp V6 | 640hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 190, 7 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 235/65-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 265/35-19 |
| Total Price | $38,490 | $39,595 | $54,185 | $61,685 | $93,140 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,750 | -4,730 | -7,630 | -9,330 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,490 | $37,845 | $49,455 | $54,055 | $83,810 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $645 | $0 | $0 | $4,600 | $34,355 |
| Total Invoice | $35,286 | $36,462 | $51,454 | $58,579 | $88,292 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,612 | -4,492 | -7,246 | -8,844 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,286 | $34,850 | $46,962 | $51,333 | $79,448 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $436 | $0 | $0 | $4,371 | $32,486 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | Luxury | Premium Luxury | CTS-V |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Following distance indicator | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |||
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Performance traction management | $250 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| 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 rack | $300 | $300 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Differential cooler | $0 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Carbon fiber hood | $0 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||
| Rear camera mirror | $200 | $200 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| White-letter tires | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $5,230 | $6,980 | $9,960 | $12,860 | $14,560 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,750 | $4,730 | $7,630 | $9,330 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,612 | -4,492 | -7,246 | -8,844 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2009 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | CTS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 114.6 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 195.5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 3,656 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 35.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 9% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Luxury
| Polished alloy wheels | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Rear camera mirror | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 21% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 79% |
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