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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: $46,050

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,580

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimLimitedSportPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $44,195 $49,795 $63,600
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $41,322 $46,558 $59,466
Package 301A 2,600        
Cargo cover 135 135      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,150   1,150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,960 1,960 1,960
Polished alloy wheels 595   750   800
Roof rack crossbars 135 135      
Package 402A   4,130      
Performance Luxury Package     3,005    
Navigation System     1,650    
Temporary spare tire     350 350  
Roof rack     325 325 325
Package 301A 2,269        
Cargo cover 118 118      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,012   1,012
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741 1,725 1,725 1,725
Polished alloy wheels 519   660   704
Roof rack crossbars 118 118      
Package 402A   3,604      
Performance Luxury Package     2,644    
Navigation System     1,452    
Temporary spare tire     308 308  
Roof rack     286 286 286
Options (change) 7,055 7,990 9,190 2,635 4,235
Options (change) 6,157 6,973 8,087 2,319 3,727
Destination 895 895 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $46,050 $49,665 $54,310 $53,355 $71,360
Total Invoice $42,580 $45,895 $50,334 $49,802 $66,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,831
Model Year20132013201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimLimitedSportPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6365hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
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)255/50-20255/50-20235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$46,050$49,665$54,310$53,355$71,360
Adjustments for Features-1,740-4,04000-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,310$45,625$54,310$53,355$70,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$955$0$17,595
Total Invoice$42,580$45,895$50,334$49,802$66,718
Adjustments for Features-1,609-3,73300-383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,971$42,162$50,334$49,802$66,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,191$532$0$16,533

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132013201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimLimitedSportPerformancePremiumCTS-V
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 $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
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   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector $200   
Tires, run-flat    $150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$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
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$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 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Boost gauge    $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Headlight washers    $50
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
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$300
Wood trim  $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,620$8,920$4,880$4,880$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$4,040$0$0$410
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,609-3,73300-383

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20132014
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.3,941 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 wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested242576%
Total Not Requested77524%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested142569%
Total Not Requested64031%
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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