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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: $47,400

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,918

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelExplorerCTS
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,780 $33,675
Base Invoice $38,027 $31,486
Package 402A 4,130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Performance Collection (AWD)   2,135
AWD   1,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
3.6L V6   1,000
Temporary spare tire   250
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Package 402A 3,604  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Performance Collection (AWD)   1,772
AWD   1,577
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
3.6L V6   1,072
Temporary spare tire   208
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Options (change) 5,725 14,800
Options (change) 4,996 12,526
Destination 895 745
Total Price $47,400 $49,220
Total Invoice $43,918 $44,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,818
Model Year20132008
ModelExplorerCTS
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$47,400$49,220
Adjustments for Features-3,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,185$49,220
Total Invoice$43,918$44,757
Adjustments for Features-2,9790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,939$44,757

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132008
ModelExplorerCTS
TrimSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
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
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,205$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132008
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 Weight4,921 lb.4,001 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested112535%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested237558%
Total Not Requested175042%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested580082%
Total Not Requested126518%

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