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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: $49,220

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $5,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,757

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $7,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerCTS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $33,675
Base Invoice $51,512 $31,486
Premium Luxury Collection   8,215
Performance Collection (AWD)   2,135
AWD   1,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
3.6L V6   1,000
Temporary spare tire   250
Premium Luxury Collection   6,818
Performance Collection (AWD)   1,772
AWD   1,577
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,079
3.6L V6   1,072
Temporary spare tire   208
Options (change) 0 14,800
Options (change) 0 12,526
Destination 995 745
Total Price $54,935 $49,220
Total Invoice $52,507 $44,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,373
Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerCTS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18
Total Price$54,935$49,220
Adjustments for Features-9,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,390$49,220
Total Invoice$52,507$44,757
Adjustments for Features-9,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,384$44,757

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerCTS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Super-heated washer fluid $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,300$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,1230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in113.4 in
Length198.3 in191.6 in
Width78.9 in72.5 in
Height70.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested620088%
Total Not Requested86512%
Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested287570%
Total Not Requested125030%

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