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Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,105

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,252

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,284

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelXTSXTSExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $54,670 $62,015 $38,200
Base Invoice $51,116 $57,984 $35,622
CD player, remote 300 300  
Driver Assist Package 2,395    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495  
Temporary spare tire 350 350  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,450   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,595 1,595 1,995
Sunshade, rear, power 575    
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Package 302A / 303A     4,600
Polished alloy wheels     595
CD player, remote 264 264  
Driver Assist Package 2,108    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 436 436  
Temporary spare tire 308 308  
All-weather floor mats 123 123 66
Panoramic sunroof 1,276   1,392
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,404 1,404 1,741
Sunshade, rear, power 506    
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Package 302A / 303A     4,013
Polished alloy wheels     519
Options (change) 7,300 2,880 10,010
Options (change) 6,425 2,535 8,735
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $62,965 $65,890 $49,105
Total Invoice $58,536 $61,514 $45,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,080
Model Year201520152015
ModelXTSXTSExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6304hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 14?, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20255/50-20
Total Price$62,965$65,890$49,105
Adjustments for Features-1,295-2,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,670$62,895$49,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$58,536$61,514$45,252
Adjustments for Features-1,204-2,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,332$58,718$45,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,386$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152015
ModelXTSXTSExplorer
TrimPremiumPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim$300  
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,425$10,125$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,295$2,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,204-2,7960

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac XTS vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015
ModelXTSExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.7 in112.6 in
Length202.0 in197.1 in
Width72.9 in78.9 in
Height59.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,007 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac XTS Premium

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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 liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested332574%
Total Not Requested115026%

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