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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: $38,255

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,019

Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6   
Difference: $11,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTS
TrimSportPlatinum2.8 / 3.63.6 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $29,925 $36,385
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $27,980 $34,020
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Sport Package     1,940  
Luxury Package     1,800 1,550
Leather seating surfaces     1,300  
Navigation system     2,145 2,145
Folding second row seats     400 400
Bose Edition Package     0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,610      
Sport Package     1,610  
Luxury Package     1,493 1,286
Leather seating surfaces     1,079  
Navigation system     1,780 1,780
Folding second row seats     332 332
Bose Edition Package     0 0
Options (change) 1,695 0 7,585 4,095
Options (change) 1,610 0 6,294 3,398
Destination 995 995 745 745
Total Price $48,640 $54,935 $38,255 $41,225
Total Invoice $46,488 $52,507 $35,019 $38,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,767
Model Year2018201820072007
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTS
TrimSportPlatinum2.8 / 3.63.6 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6210hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12212, 8212, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$48,640$54,935$38,255$41,225
Adjustments for Features-9,105-14,4200-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,535$40,515$38,255$40,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0$2,470
Total Invoice$46,488$52,507$35,019$38,163
Adjustments for Features-8,702-13,7830-463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,786$38,724$35,019$37,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$938$0$2,681

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2018201820072007
ModelExplorerExplorerCTSCTS
TrimSportPlatinum2.8 / 3.63.6 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
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 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
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  
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$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Compass$0$0 $0
Headlight washers  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,445$18,760$4,340$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,105$14,420$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,702-13,7830-463

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182007
ModelExplorerCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in113.4 in
Length198.3 in190.1 in
Width78.9 in70.6 in
Height70.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 2.8 / 3.6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Stability control400Yes
225/50WR17 tires400No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS 3.6 Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 trim300Yes
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 212W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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