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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: $38,235

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $3,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,931

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $3,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTS
TrimLimitedSport2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $29,270 $49,475
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $27,368 $45,372
Navigation system 795 795 2,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Luxury Package     2,350  
Leather seating surfaces     1,300  
Folding second row seats     400  
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Navigation system 694 694 2,486  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Luxury Package     1,950  
Leather seating surfaces     1,079  
Folding second row seats     332  
Sunroof     996 996
Options (change) 2,390 2,390 8,245 1,200
Options (change) 2,086 2,086 6,843 996
Destination 895 895 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $41,385 $44,960 $38,235 $52,695
Total Invoice $38,509 $41,843 $34,931 $48,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,963
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTS
TrimLimitedSport2.8 / 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6365hp V6210hp V6400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$41,385$44,960$38,235$52,695
Adjustments for Features-5,955-7,2300-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,430$37,730$38,235$51,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$0$13,210
Total Invoice$38,509$41,843$34,931$48,388
Adjustments for Features-5,541-6,7290-1,148
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,968$35,114$34,931$47,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,146$0$12,309

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2014201420062006
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTS
TrimLimitedSport2.8 / 3.6CTS-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   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250   
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control$400$400 $400
Terrain selector $200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75
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$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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 
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$9,530$10,805$3,575$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,955$7,230$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,541-6,7290-1,148

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in113.4 in
Length197.1 in190.1 in
Width78.9 in70.6 in
Height70.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.2 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 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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