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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: $43,120

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,868

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelExplorerCTSCTS
TrimLimitedBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,855 $36,265 $58,280
Base Invoice $35,268 $33,908 $53,326
Package 301A 2,250    
Polished alloy wheels 595 750 800
Panoramic sunroof 1,595   900
Temporary spare tire   250  
Premium Collection   10,050  
3.6L V6   1,000  
Navigation System     2,145
Package 301A 1,913    
Polished alloy wheels 506 623 664
Panoramic sunroof 1,356   747
Temporary spare tire   208  
Premium Collection   8,342  
3.6L V6   1,072  
Navigation System     1,780
Options (change) 4,440 12,050 3,845
Options (change) 3,775 10,245 3,191
Destination 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 2,600
Total Price $43,120 $49,090 $65,500
Total Invoice $39,868 $44,928 $59,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,196
Model Year201220092009
ModelExplorerCTSCTS
TrimLimitedBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$43,120$49,090$65,500
Adjustments for Features-3,565-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,555$48,915$65,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,585
Total Invoice$39,868$44,928$59,892
Adjustments for Features-3,296-1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,572$44,768$59,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,124

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year201220092009
ModelExplorerCTSCTS
TrimLimitedBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,430$4,040$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,296-1600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in113.4 in
Length197.1 in191.6 in
Width78.9 in72.5 in
Height70.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.3,862 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Machined alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested586567%
Total Not Requested291533%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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