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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: $48,150

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,418

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimLimitedPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,200 $44,190 $49,750 $63,215
Base Invoice $35,622 $41,759 $47,013 $59,106
Package 302A / 303A 4,600      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,150   1,150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,960 1,960 1,960
Cargo cover 130      
Polished alloy wheels 595 750   800
Roof rack crossbars 140      
Performance Luxury Package   3,005    
Navigation System   1,650    
Temporary spare tire   350 350  
Roof rack   325 325 325
Package 302A / 303A 4,013      
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,012   1,012
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,725 1,725 1,725
Cargo cover 114      
Polished alloy wheels 519 660   704
Roof rack crossbars 122      
Performance Luxury Package   2,644    
Navigation System   1,452    
Temporary spare tire   308 308  
Roof rack   286 286 286
Options (change) 9,055 9,190 2,635 4,235
Options (change) 7,901 8,087 2,319 3,727
Destination 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $48,150 $54,275 $53,280 $70,945
Total Invoice $44,418 $50,741 $50,227 $66,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,790
Model Year2015201320132013
ModelExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimLimitedPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6318hp V6318hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$48,150$54,275$53,280$70,945
Adjustments for Features-4,31500-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,835$54,275$53,280$70,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$995$0$17,255
Total Invoice$44,418$50,741$50,227$66,328
Adjustments for Features-3,98100-383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,437$50,741$50,227$65,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$514$0$15,718

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2015201320132013
ModelExplorerCTSCTSCTS
TrimLimitedPerformancePremiumCTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$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   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40   
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$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   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
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$0$0
HD radio$50   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Headlight washers   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,045$3,730$3,730$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,315$0$0$410
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,98100-383

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20152013
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.4,061 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 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested227551%
Total Not Requested220049%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood trim300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested152574%
Total Not Requested54026%
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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