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Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,355 Cadillac CTS Premium | ||||
| Difference: $3,845 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,802 Cadillac CTS Premium | ||||
| Difference: $4,857 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | Platinum | Performance | Premium | CTS-V |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $53,940 | $44,195 | $49,795 | $63,600 |
| Base Invoice | $51,512 | $41,322 | $46,558 | $59,466 |
| Cargo cover | 130 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | 1,960 | 1,960 | 1,960 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 140 | |||
| Performance Luxury Package | 3,005 | |||
| Navigation System | 1,650 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 350 | 350 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,150 | 1,150 | ||
| Roof rack | 325 | 325 | 325 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 750 | 800 | ||
| Wood trim | 600 | |||
| Cargo cover | 124 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,895 | 1,725 | 1,725 | 1,725 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 133 | |||
| Performance Luxury Package | 2,644 | |||
| Navigation System | 1,452 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | 308 | 308 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||
| Roof rack | 286 | 286 | 286 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 660 | 704 | ||
| Wood trim | 528 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,265 | 9,190 | 2,635 | 4,835 |
| Options (change) | 2,152 | 8,087 | 2,319 | 4,255 |
| Destination | 995 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,600 |
| Total Price | $57,200 | $54,310 | $53,355 | $71,960 |
| Total Invoice | $54,659 | $50,334 | $49,802 | $67,246 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,525 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,052 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | Platinum | Performance | Premium | CTS-V |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 318hp V6 | 318hp V6 | 556hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 | 300, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 235/50-18 | 235/50-18 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $57,200 | $54,310 | $53,355 | $71,960 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,370 | 0 | 0 | -710 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,830 | $54,310 | $53,355 | $71,250 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $955 | $0 | $17,895 |
| Total Invoice | $54,659 | $50,334 | $49,802 | $67,246 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,909 | 0 | 0 | -663 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,750 | $50,334 | $49,802 | $66,583 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $532 | $0 | $16,781 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | CTS | CTS | CTS |
| Trim | Platinum | Performance | Premium | CTS-V |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $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 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $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 | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo organizer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |||
| 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 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 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| 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 | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $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 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $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 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $15,125 | $4,755 | $4,755 | $5,465 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $10,370 | $0 | $0 | $710 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,909 | 0 | 0 | -663 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Cadillac CTS
| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | CTS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 113.4 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 191.6 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 72.6 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 59.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 3,941 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 54.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 25.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 25.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance
| Performance Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cargo cover | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 440 | 20% |
| Navigation System | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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