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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: $50,815

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $4,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,024

Cadillac CTS Premium 3.6   
Difference: $4,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011201120112011
ModelExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $53,940 $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360
Base Invoice $51,512 $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306
Cargo cover 130        
Roof rack crossbars 140        
Performance Luxury Package   3,690 3,095    
Navigation System   3,145 2,145    
Temporary spare tire   350 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150 1,150   1,150
Roof rack   325 325 325 325
Polished alloy wheels   750 750   800
Wood trim         600
Cargo cover 124        
Roof rack crossbars 133        
Performance Luxury Package   3,247 2,724    
Navigation System   2,768 1,888    
Temporary spare tire   308 308 308  
Panoramic sunroof   1,012 1,102   1,012
Roof rack   286 286 286 286
Polished alloy wheels   660 660   704
Wood trim         528
Options (change) 270 9,410 7,815 675 2,875
Options (change) 257 8,281 6,968 594 2,530
Destination 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $55,205 $52,050 $52,255 $50,815 $67,410
Total Invoice $52,764 $48,623 $49,011 $48,024 $63,011

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,296
Model Year20182011201120112011
ModelExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$55,205$52,050$52,255$50,815$67,410
Adjustments for Features-10,985-490-490-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,220$51,560$51,765$50,325$67,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,235$1,440$0$17,085
Total Invoice$52,764$48,623$49,011$48,024$63,011
Adjustments for Features-10,499-458-460-4630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,265$48,165$48,551$47,561$63,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$604$990$0$15,450

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182011201120112011
ModelExplorerCTSCTSCTSCTS
TrimPlatinumPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote app$25    
Remote climate control$25    
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
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    
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200    
Tires, run-flat    $150
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100$100
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
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$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$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    
Boost gauge    $75
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$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
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$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$15,450$4,955$4,955$4,955$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,985$490$490$490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,499-458-460-4630

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20182011
ModelExplorerCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in113.4 in
Length198.3 in191.6 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height70.0 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,032 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 in56.3 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 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202582%
Total Not Requested44018%
Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100073%
Total Not Requested36527%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Performance Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202589%
Total Not Requested24011%
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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