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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: $43,785

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,603

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTS
TrimLimitedSportBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $36,265 $58,280
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $33,908 $53,326
Package 301A 2,600      
Polished alloy wheels 595   750 800
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595   900
Package 402A   4,130    
Temporary spare tire     250  
Premium Collection     10,050  
3.6L V6     1,000  
Navigation System       2,145
Package 301A 2,269      
Polished alloy wheels 519   623 664
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392   747
Package 402A   3,604    
Temporary spare tire     208  
Premium Collection     8,342  
3.6L V6     1,072  
Navigation System       1,780
Options (change) 4,790 5,725 12,050 3,845
Options (change) 4,180 4,996 10,245 3,191
Destination 895 895 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $43,785 $47,400 $49,090 $65,500
Total Invoice $40,603 $43,918 $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: $8,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,726
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTS
TrimLimitedSportBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$43,785$47,400$49,090$65,500
Adjustments for Features-3,840-6,140-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,945$41,260$48,915$65,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$0$16,585
Total Invoice$40,603$43,918$44,928$59,892
Adjustments for Features-3,561-5,689-1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,042$38,229$44,768$59,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,187$0$15,124

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2013201320092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTS
TrimLimitedSportBaseCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector $200  
Tires, run-flat   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Stowable third row seats $600  
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
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,805$10,105$4,140$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$6,140$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,561-5,689-1600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,535 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?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
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 Requested122558%
Total Not Requested90042%

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

Premium 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
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 wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested596568%
Total Not Requested281532%

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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