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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: $38,470

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,578

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $51,285 $56,285 $60,685 $83,995
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $48,208 $52,626 $56,740 $78,535
Convenience Package 1,995          
Navigation system 1,995          
Remote start 385 385        
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845        
CD player, remote     250 250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     495 495 495  
Polished alloy wheels     600 750   900
Panoramic sunroof           1,250
Luxury Package           1,600
Convenience Package 1,696          
Navigation system 1,696          
Remote start 327 327        
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418        
CD player, remote     220 220 220 220
Metallic paint (extra cost)     436 436 436  
Polished alloy wheels     528 660   792
Panoramic sunroof           1,100
Luxury Package           1,408
Options (change) 4,375 3,230 1,345 1,495 745 4,000
Options (change) 3,719 2,745 1,184 1,316 656 3,520
Destination 815 815 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $38,470 $40,325 $53,625 $58,775 $62,425 $89,990
Total Invoice $35,578 $37,334 $50,387 $54,937 $58,391 $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: $10,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,891
Model Year201020102016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6268hp I4268hp I4268hp I4640hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$38,470$40,325$53,625$58,775$62,425$89,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-4,170-6,870-8,845-8,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,470$39,225$49,455$51,905$53,580$81,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$2,450$4,125$31,965
Total Invoice$35,578$37,334$50,387$54,937$58,391$84,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,018-3,918-6,421-8,273-8,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,578$36,316$46,469$48,516$50,118$76,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$738$0$2,047$3,649$29,577

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201020102016201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLuxuryPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$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 
Cruise control$150$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 
911 assist$25$25    
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200 
Backup collision intervention    $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
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
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
Performance traction management     $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Safety key$5$5    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
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   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$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$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber hood     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Running boards$350$350    
Sunroof$900$900    
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125    
CD player, remote  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15$15    
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
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Door sill trim plates  $100   
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals    $75$75
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000    
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350     
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$0    
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,935$7,035$10,105$12,805$14,780$14,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$4,170$6,870$8,845$8,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-3,918-6,421-8,273-8,004

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20102016
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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 wheels0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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 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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