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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: $45,370 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $15,945 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,780 Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| Difference: $15,392 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | Limited | Performance | Premium | V-Sport Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $37,855 | $56,285 | $60,685 | $69,955 |
| Base Invoice | $35,268 | $52,626 | $56,740 | $65,408 |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | 750 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |||
| CD player, remote | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Driver Assist Package | 2,540 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 495 | 495 | 495 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | 506 | 660 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |||
| CD player, remote | 220 | 220 | 220 | |
| Driver Assist Package | 2,235 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 436 | 436 | 436 | |
| Options (change) | 6,690 | 4,035 | 745 | 745 |
| Options (change) | 5,687 | 3,551 | 656 | 656 |
| Destination | 825 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $45,370 | $61,315 | $62,425 | $71,695 |
| Total Invoice | $41,780 | $57,172 | $58,391 | $67,059 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,685 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,285 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | Limited | Performance | Premium | V-Sport Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 268hp I4 | 268hp I4 | 420hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 | ?, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $45,370 | $61,315 | $62,425 | $71,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,260 | -2,985 | -3,610 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,370 | $59,055 | $59,440 | $68,085 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $385 | $9,030 |
| Total Invoice | $41,780 | $57,172 | $58,391 | $67,059 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,107 | -2,792 | -3,377 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,780 | $55,065 | $55,599 | $63,682 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $534 | $8,617 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | Limited | Performance | Premium | V-Sport Premium |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||
| 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 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $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 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Coordinated climate control, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $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 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,930 | $10,190 | $10,915 | $11,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,260 | $2,985 | $3,610 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,107 | -2,792 | -3,377 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | Explorer | CTS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 114.6 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 195.5 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 72.2 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 57.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,558 lb. | 3,656 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 56.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 53.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 35.4 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3175 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance
| CD player, remote | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD player, remote | 100 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium
| CD player, remote | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD player, remote | 100 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS V-Sport Premium
| CD player, remote | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD player, remote | 100 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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