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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: $44,055

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,839

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimLimitedSportPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $41,565 $43,365 $48,665
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $39,279 $40,980 $45,988
Package 301A 2,600        
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 900 900  
Cargo cover 135 135      
Polished alloy wheels 595   750 750  
Roof rack crossbars 135 135      
Package 402A   4,130      
Performance Luxury Package     3,240 2,645  
Navigation System     3,145 2,145  
Temporary spare tire     250 250 250
Rearview camera     355 355  
Roof rack     325 325 325
Package 301A 2,269        
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 792 792  
Cargo cover 118 118      
Polished alloy wheels 519   660 660  
Roof rack crossbars 118 118      
Package 402A   3,604      
Performance Luxury Package     2,851 2,328  
Navigation System     2,768 1,888  
Temporary spare tire     220 220 220
Rearview camera     312 312  
Roof rack     286 286 286
Options (change) 5,060 5,995 8,965 7,370 575
Options (change) 4,416 5,232 7,889 6,486 506
Destination 895 895 825 825 825
Total Price $44,055 $47,670 $51,355 $51,560 $50,065
Total Invoice $40,839 $44,154 $47,993 $48,291 $47,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,302
Model Year20132013201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimLimitedSportPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6365hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$44,055$47,670$51,355$51,560$50,065
Adjustments for Features-1,965-4,265000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,090$43,405$51,355$51,560$50,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$1,290$1,495$0
Total Invoice$40,839$44,154$47,993$48,291$47,319
Adjustments for Features-1,822-3,950000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,017$40,204$47,993$48,291$47,319
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,187$674$972$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132013201020102010
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimLimitedSportPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100    
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
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   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Terrain selector $200   
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Cargo organizer  $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
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$0
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive  $15$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$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Stowable third row seats $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$6,020$8,320$4,055$4,055$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$4,265$0$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,822-3,950000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132010
ModelExplorerCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in113.4 in
Length197.1 in191.6 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height70.4 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,032 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 in56.3 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 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft358.0 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 liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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 liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested242576%
Total Not Requested77524%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested74037%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim300No
Total Requested127570%
Total Not Requested54030%
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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